Q: Hello, I overstayed on a Sharjah visit visa and I applied for a fine reduction. My application got approved and I paid the fine and get updating paper from Sharjah immigration. After a few days, my fine is cleared from the system and I booked a ticket to go back to my country from Dubai, but Dubai immigration canceled my boarding pass and asked me to go back to Sharjah immigration and get outpass if I want to leave. I applied for outpass and traveled from Sharjah airport. Again, immigration stopped me and said that I am not cleared and that if I want to leave, I can not come again. I explained well and they stamped exit on my passport and asked me to go. Now, I am scared that I got banned or blacklisted. How can I check if I have a ban or restriction to enter the country again?

Q: Dear sir, I left the UAE in 2012. I was having minimum debt on my credit card so how can I check my travel ban online? I am holding a UAE driving license which expired in 2013. Can I renew my visit visa?

Q: Dear Sir, Is there any options to check my travel ban (UAE) ...because I had some bank loan. Awaiting your reply. Thanks

Q: Hello, I have an absconding case on my work permit, and my ID and medical process have not been completed. Can I leave the UAE without a passport?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have lived in Dubai for 5 years. I left Dubai in November this year on an outpass to return to London, UK, for a family emergency. I owe 15,000 AED for overstaying fines, which I plan to pay when I return in January 2024. I still have a valid Emirates ID. How do I go about this? I was told that I may have a possible ban. Is this true, or is there a process around this? Can I pay my fine on re-entry at DXB, or can a lawyer efficiently sort out this process as I need to return to Dubai next month in January?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I overstayed in the UAE for one month and a week, and I took an outpass with a ban. Can I enter the UAE again?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Can I go to any GCC country if I left the UAE on an outpass?

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.