Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My wife was working in the UAE from 2016 to 2018 and completely finished her contract. She got the cancelation of the papers from the company then she moved to another company. But the new company visa process got late from the date of the paper cancelation. So it expired and she did not exit the country at that time for more than 1 month. She went to her home country and she faced immigration at Dubai airport. They deported her for absconding and gave her an immigration ban. I tried in 2021 to get her a visit visa but that was also rejected. My question is how to come again to Dubai? Any possibility to check that at immigration?

Q: Hi, My husband who was a travel agent was sentenced to 5 months in jail and deported last year in Sharjah due to selling fake Corona tests for traveling outside the UAE. So my question is how can I lift his deportation and make him come back as it is difficult for me and my 1-year daughter to live without him here? Please help!

Q: Hi, I had a case in Abu Dhabi where I was sentenced to 6 months and deported. I want to check if I can still re-enter the UAE. Thank you.

Q: Dear Experts, Two days ago, my cousin was detained with the intention of being transferred to Al Awir for imprisonment and deportation. Following his last appeal, the court suspended his imprisonment, but only a deportation order was issued. However, when I visited the police station yesterday, they informed me that he has been given a 3-month jail term! I contacted the public prosecution, and they stated that the case is closed following the second appeal for deportation without imprisonment. Currently, he is in Al Awir jail. What happens next? His wife and kids are very worried. Can someone help me to assist in getting him back to the country?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Imprisonment for a period of three months, a fine of $5,655, and removal from the state. The imprisonment sentence is to be suspended for a period of 3 years. What does it mean?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My 6-month prison sentence is suspended for 3 years. Does this mean that when I return to the UAE after 3 years, I will have to serve 6 months in prison? Thanks!

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.

An interview-format article covering the topic of the travel ban and reasons leading to it in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.