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7 available 7 • View allHow to lift a ban or blacklist after getting deported from the UAE
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Q: My mother was deported and got eye-scanned in 2010. I tried to apply for her a visit visa in 2014 but it was rejected.
She does not have any court case. I am not sure if she was permanently banned or not. Is there a way to lift the ban or blacklisting?
Thanks for your advice.

Feb 4, 2021
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How to remove a lifetime ban and return to the UAE after getting deported
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Q: I'm working in Dubai as a receptionist in a spa and CID caught us. They say it's illegal and they put us in jail and got deported after getting our eye scan and fingerprints in Al Aweer.
Now I'm trying to get a visa but they say I'm on lifetime ban. Is there any chance that I can come back to Dubai?
Thank you

Oct 6, 2020
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Removing a travel ban and a criminal case upon settlement of a loan

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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!


Jul 25, 2022
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How to check if I can come back to the UAE after being jailed and deported?
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Q: I have a UAE lifetime ban because I have a NOC but immigration said this NOC does not pass to immigration and kept me in jail for 5 months then deported me.
This ban was 14 years ago. Can I go to the UAE now?

Apr 2, 2023
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Can I come back to the UAE if I was sentenced for 6 months and deported?


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Q: Hi,
I had a case in Abu Dhabi where I was sentenced to 6 months and deported. I want to check if I can still re-enter the UAE.
Thank you.



May 31, 2023
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Can I come back to the UAE after a sentence of suspension of punishment and deportation?


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Q: My sentence in appeal court shows suspension of punishment and deportation and in the month column, it says 6. In the fine column, it says 30900.
I paid a fine of 15900 back in 2018 and got deported. They told me my sentence was a fine and deportation.
Can I come back now?
I don't understand my sentence. I was deported after surrendering in court and then to central jail. The appeal case ID is [----].



Jun 9, 2023
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How can I know the reason for my deportation and for how long it is?
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Q: Hello there.
I have a problem with coming to Dubai because they banned me.
So please tell me what I can do.

Jul 8, 2023
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The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.
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An interview-format article covering the topic of the travel ban and reasons leading to it in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Mar 9, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I want to know if there is any police case pending against me. It may be towards non-payment of credit card bills.
I would appreciate it if you inform me what your charges will be and the time to know.
Best Regards,
Oct 23, 2022
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The bank wants to take a property as collateral for an unpaid loan. What to do? 0
Hello,
I took out a loan in the amount of 4,000,000 DHS, and I repaid the principal amount but I refused to pay the interest which was 800,000 DHS, I still own a property in Dubai and the value is around 3,000,000 DHS.
The bank wants to take the whole property as collateral for my debt. Can the bank do this? Or do they have to sell the property, take what I owe them, and pay me the rest? Or will they be taking the whole property? Are they allowed to do such a thing?
Oct 26, 2022
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What are the professional fees of drafting Privacy Policy and T&Cs for a startup? 0
Hello.
We are in the process of establishing a small real estate consultancy company (startup) in Dubai to provide purchasing advice for customers and connect them to real estate agents.
We need help in writing the Privacy Policy, and Terms & Conditions for the website.
Kindly provide your estimated quotation.
Nov 18, 2022
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Possibility to terminate the SPA and claim refund for handover delay 0
Hi,
I purchased an off-plan property in Dubai that had an estimated completion date of August 31, 2020.
I received an email that due to a delay, my completion date has been pushed forward to April 30, 2022. The email they sent for the delay did not say what was the reason for the delay.
Since the developer has violated the SPA by delaying the project past 12 months of the completion date, can I request that the contract be cancelled and get what I have paid back?
Do you believe that the developer could utilize Covid-19 as Force Majeure as a reason for not following the contract?
Regards
Jul 4, 2020
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The rights of a foreign investor when the unit is not delivered on time 0
I bought a studio. According to the SPA, the unit must have been handed in December 2019.
As I understand, developers in the UAE have 1 year grace period so, technically speaking, the project must be completed in December 2020. However, according to the project tracking website, the likely completion date is Q1 2021.
When I enquired about this, they are reluctant to comment on it. As a foreign investor, what are my rights in this situation? The project is only 47% complete thus far.
Thanks!
May 30, 2020
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What can I do in case of odometer tampering, false ownership information, and a flood-damaged vehicle?
What is the procedure for filing a fraud complaint about these issues?
Mar 21, 2025
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Is the compensation for notice period deducted on the basis of full salary or basic salary? 0
Hello,
I understand that if anyone wishes to resign without serving their full notice period, they are supposed to compensate the employer for the remaining time that they didn't serve the notice, also known as "notice Compensation".
Is this notice compensation deducted based on the full salary or on the basic salary?
Mar 21, 2025
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I applied for immigration to Canada via an agency in Dubai without any progress. Can I claim refund? 0
I'm looking for advice- I had applied for immigration service to Canada via an agency in Dubai, however, it's been a few months and there is no positive reply from their end.
They keep giving evasive answers, such as my job role is not coming up, or the Government has put the applications on hold, or other things which are totally different from the picture painted before availing their service.
The contract mentions this about refund: "The company is eligible to provide a refund if any wrong information is provided during our advocacy while discussing the case with the consultant."
My Question is- are such immigration consultancies legal in the UAE?
Is it legal for them to provide such services?
And am I eligible for a refund if not for damage claims (for wasting my time with their inefficient services)?
Apr 17, 2025
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Can a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit? 0
Hello,
Can a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit?
At the same time, they are employed by another company.
Mar 21, 2025
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Can I hold the delivery of goods to a buyer outside the UAE if he defaulted on payment? 0
I, as a UAE-based Seller, entered a sales agreement with a KSA-based Buyer. The Buyer defaulted on the LC payment, breaching the contract.
The goods are stuck at the port as they need original documents, which I am holding to recover the outstanding balance.
They later made a partial payment but now threaten to cash the PBG (UAE bank) I provided if don't release the document.
The contract mandates DIAC arbitration but lacks a governing law clause. I need advice on:
1. Which law applies to this dispute?
2. Where can I seek an injunction to prevent PBG encashment, given the Buyer’s bad faith and breach? Or should I send a letter to their bank with the brief above?
Kindly advise.
Mar 21, 2025
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