Q: I have an outstanding loan in the UAE, and I got a job in Europe. How do I go about it? If I inform the bank, will they allow me to continue paying the loan from outside the UAE?

Q: Will I still be able to pay my credit card from overseas? What happens if I am already outside the UAE then my visa got cancelled? Will the bank close my bank account or I can still continue to pay my debts?

Q: I will be leaving for Canada but I have a loan here in the UAE. Can I pay my loan monthly even if I am in Canada?

An interview-format article covering the topic of loans and bounced cheques in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.

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.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.