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If I have a travel ban in KSA, can I travel to the UAE on a work visa?
Hi,
May you and your family be blessed.
I'm extremely tense and need your kind feedback on the following issue.
If I have a travel ban in KSA, can I travel to the UAE on a work visa?
I have been visiting Dubai on a tourist visa without any problems.
The ban was imposed because I had to leave KSA suddenly and could not return after an exit-entry, and I was unable to pay back my car EMI and credit card payment totaling 30k SAR, which I intend to pay off gradually now.
When I left KSA, they only had my fingerprints at the time. I also understand that while coming for a visit to Dubai, only a retinal scan is done.
On the other hand, when obtaining a work visa, UAE takes and registers fingerprints as well. Could this lead to any issues for me?
I have finally obtained a better-paying job after a long time and can finally save up to pay off my debts. The case registered for which the travel ban is imposed is only for SAR 16000.
As of now, I cannot afford to hire a lawyer to check in UAE.
Thank you for your help!
Dear questioner,
Regarding your query, the travel ban has been imposed in Saudi Arabia, not in the UAE.
Therefore, this should not cause any issues in obtaining an employment visa in the UAE unless you have been convicted of a major crime.
There is a judicial cooperation agreement between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, but there is no connection between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council in cases to date, according to the question.
In the sense that the case filed in Kuwait does not have an immediate effect in the GCC countries unless the bank takes the necessary procedures to circulate it internationally, whether within the GCC countries only in accordance with the judicial cooperation agreement or through Interpol.
In a clear sense, if an arrest warrant or circular was issued against a person in Kuwait, it is not enforceable within the UAE except by following the aforementioned procedures.
