Q: Dear sir/madam, I had an unsettled loan in Dubai way back in 2016. I was struggling in the past few years, especially during the pandemic. I want to settle my loan and go back to Dubai. If I will settle my loan, are they going to lift the travel ban and the criminal case against me? Is there any chance I can go back and work in Dubai? How long will it take to settle and lift my travel ban? Is there any way to lessen the amount of my loan? I really want to settle this and go back to Dubai. Thank you for your help!

Q: I have a credit card due of AED 6000 but I want to know if I pay outstanding due, then will they remove the travel ban?

Q: Dear Ms. Rajasree Ravivarma, I need your help to know how much time it takes to get the travel ban removed after the loan settlement amount is paid to the bank? I am in discussion with the bank to settle my loan amount.

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If the bank offers me a settlement of 12,000 AED, is there a risk that I will be arrested if I travel to Dubai (the settlement is not official yet and has only been mentioned in an email)?

Q: Hello, I have a civil case from the bank, but we have settled it. The amount is paid. Can I travel now? According to them, I have no ban.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.

This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.