Q: I have a UAE lifetime ban because I have a NOC. This NOC does not pass to immigration and kept me in jail for 5 months then deported me. Can I go to the UAE now? A: It is necessary to first investigate and inquire about your criminal record in the country in accordance with the laws…

Mr. Esquire After greeting. With reference to your inquiry described above, please note that it is necessary to first investigate and inquire about your criminal record in the country in accordance with the laws in force in the country, in each of the following: Emirate of Abu Dhabi Emirate of Dubai Emirate of Sharjah Emirate of Ajman Emirate of Umm Al-Quwain Emirate of Fujairah Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah According to the regulations and laws in force within the country, we then deal with what appears as a result of the query, in addition to making sure of the type of ban, whether administrative or judicial, and whether all methods of litigation have been exhausted in the courts over the ruling, and whether the ruling has now become a final and absolute ruling or not. Please accept my full respect and appreciation.

How to check if I can come back to the UAE after being jailed and deported?

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Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.

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The law promulgates UAE Criminal Procedural Law (Penal Procedures Law) which governs criminal procedures in the UAE. This law applies to the procedures relating to offences whose punishments are not specified, dogma and punitive offences, and blood money, if they do not violate the Sharia rules.

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