Q: You mentioned in a previous post that it is possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter until she is married… A: It is possible but not in the abstract; it is only if the father can prove the occurrence of a danger if the girl travels. The issue is restricted by fear for her…

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Is it possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter?

Hi Ahmed,

I saw you mentioned in a previous post that it is possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter until she is married.

Does this rule apply to ex-pats in the UAE?

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Khaled Ebid

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31 Jan 2023, 17:02

Dear questioner,

It is possible but not in the abstract; it is only if the father can prove the occurrence of a danger if the girl travels alone.

31 Jan 2023, 17:03

What quantifies as a danger?

This is regarding a 25-year-old woman.

1 Feb 2023, 09:39

No, of course, the issue is restricted by fear for her; if she is sick, for example, and these are things that must be proven first, but in the abstract, it is not possible to ban her travel or keep her passport by force.

1 Feb 2023, 09:45

Okay, thank you so much!

1 Feb 2023, 10:10

Yes!

1 Feb 2023, 10:16

OK, thank you sir I appreciate your advice!

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Is it possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter?