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Traveling through the UAE while there is a bank loan unsettled
Good day,
l used to have a credit card with a bank then l moved out of the UAE but continued paying although sometimes l delayed payments due to the transfers from one country to another.
Then one time 5 years ago, l was in transit through Dubai airport, and l was arrested and detained for a whole night. But at the police station, they asked me to pay AED 20,000 if l wanted to be released from prison and continue with my journey.
l asked family members to assist me. They paid the amount that was required and l was released. Only to find out when l got to my destination that the bank was still sending more emails for me to keep paying.
From that time, l tried to inform them that l paid money to be released and the amount that l owed the bank was only AED 40,000. Now my question is:
Will l have any issues again if l try to visit the UAE or just use it as a transit country?
Dear questioner,
Conduct a complete check with relevant UAE government authorities to find out whether or not you have a travel ban or arrest warrant imposed on you.
No need to visit government authorities personally, your attorney will do all the needed on your behalf.
Save your time and money by avoiding the potential risk of being arrested or rejected to enter or leave the UAE while traveling.
Just submit online the required documents, and within a few days, you will get the results of the check from the lawyer by email.
The documents required to make the travel ban check include clear colored copies of:
- Your valid passport,
- Your residency permit (most recent residence visa page),
- Your expired passport (if your residence visa is stamped there),
- The most recent exit stamp (if any),
- Your Emirates ID (if any).
This service is right for you if you are going to travel to, from, or through the UAE and would like to be sure that you are not blacklisted.
What's included:
- Complete Check
The lawyer will run the check with relevant government authorities on a possible travel ban and arrest warrant imposed on you in the UAE.
- Email Report
You will receive the results of the check from your attorney by email. The results will indicate whether you have a ban/warrant or not.
- General Advice
If it is found out that your name is on the blacklist, the lawyer can give you general advice on the next steps needed to handle the situation.
- Privacy
The personal information you share and everything you discuss with your lawyer is protected by the attorney-client privilege.
What is not included:
- Reasons for the ban/warrant
The lawyer will neither investigate nor provide you with detailed information regarding the reasons for the ban/warrant if any.
- Lifting the ban
The lawyer will not handle the tasks of lifting the ban or removing your name from the blacklist.
- Guarantee of results
Sometimes authorities do not disclose information regarding blacklisting for security reasons. Therefore outcomes of the check depend on your situation and cannot be guaranteed.
Dear questioner,
With reference to your inquiry above, please note that your legal status within the country must be investigated first to find out if there are any cases or circulars against you or not, in order for you to travel and enter the country safely.
Therefore, please contact us via phone or email in order to discuss the procedures.
Dear questioner,
As per the new law, the bank has all the rights to file a civil case against you due to your unpaid liability.
Unfortunately, if this will happen, you have to face the same issue again, and could be possible to face more fines along with a jail sentence depending upon the judgment.
However, my suggestion to you is to finalize the liability with the bank and take clearance to avoid this issue in the future.
We can certainly help you with the negotiation with the bank and also with the status check to find out your current legal status if you are planning to travel.
Please reach me for more information!
