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9 available 9 • View allHow can I lift an overstay ban and return to Dubai after finishing a credit card case?
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Q: I got banned from Dubai. I have not done any criminal things. Only overstay for the residence visa. I could not renew because of my credit card and loan case.
Before the visa expired, my passport was at the police station.
In 2011, all my cases were finished in Court. Can I come back to Dubai?
Please Sir/Madam, give me a suggestion on what to do and how I can enter Dubai.

Feb 23, 2022
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Returning to the UAE after leaving without paying the overstay fine


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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My brother has overstayed his visit visa for over a month. We don't have any means to pay the fine and renew his visa.
We are planning to send him on outpass.
We just want to know if there will be a lifetime ban on him or if he can come back again to the UAE.
Thank you!
Regards,



Nov 17, 2022
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What does "data entry" status mean for a mercy request?
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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I submitted my mercy request. The status shows "data entry".
What does this mean?

Jul 22, 2023
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How long does the public prosecution in Abu Dhabi take to process a mercy request?
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Q: How many days does it take for a mercy request to be completed in the public prosecution of Abu Dhabi?

Aug 30, 2023
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Overstayed visa, no money to pay fine: How to return home?

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Q: Good morning,
I would like to know what will happen to someone in Abu Dhabi who has overstayed his visa for a long time and surrendered to the authorities because he cannot resolve the situation or afford to pay the fine or even pay for a ticket back to his country.


Oct 18, 2023
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I was deported for overstay, Can I lift the ban and return to the UAE?

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Q: I overstayed my visa and I was deported back to my country.
Is it possible for me to return to the UAE? And how long does it take for a ban to be lifted?


Nov 22, 2023
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How many steps are there in the approval process for a mercy request?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
How many steps are there in the approval process for a mercy request?
Is it true that there are application acceptance approval and final approval?



Jan 15, 2024
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If deported from Dubai, would I need to stay in detention or leave immediately?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If I am deported from Dubai, would I need to stay in detention, or can I leave immediately?
Can I pay for the ticket? And if I have a fine, do I have to stay in detention?





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May 30, 2024
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I have a deportation from Dubai for overstaying. Can I return to the UAE if the system shows an escape report?




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Q: I had a deportation from Dubai for overstaying, but they didn't take my fingerprints or eye scan.
The officer at the airport said I can return after 6 months. Is this possible?
Recently, I checked on the ICP smart services reports option and there is an still escape report from immigration after a year.





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Nov 7, 2024
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3 available 3 • View allWhat Happens If I Overstay My Tourist or Resident Visa in the UAE? 35
An interview-format article covering the topic of overstaying your tourist or resident visa in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of overstaying, like fines, grace periods, exemptions...etc.
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With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
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UAE Amnesty Scheme 2024: What You Need to Know 16
The UAE attracts a large population of expatriates from around the world for business or leisure. It occurs sometimes that those expatriates violate the rules of their visas and incur overstay fines which accumulate the longer they stay beyond their visa's expiry date. This may result in travel restrictions, banning violators from entering the UAE for a certain period or lifetime. The UAE authorities have now announced a two-month scheme for violators to rectify their situations.
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