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9 available 9 • View allCan I pay and lift a travel ban straight at the airport to leave the UAE?
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Q: I have a travel ban on non-payment of AED 12000 but there is no arrest warrant.
Can I pay this amount at the airport while leaving the country?

Jul 8, 2017
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How to check UAE travel ban: the procedure, documents needed and the cost
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Q: Dear Sir,
Is there any options to check my travel ban (UAE) ...because I had some bank loan.
Awaiting your reply.
Thanks

Sep 13, 2017
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Checking travel ban for a possible bank case after leaving the UAE
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Q: Hi Nikhat,
I hope you are well and don't mind messaging you.
I saw your post about a police good conduct certificate. If I apply for one of these from outside the UAE, will it say if I have any open cases against me?
I believe they are closed and would like to re-enter the UAE.
Many thanks in advance for your advice.
Kind regards

Apr 23, 2018
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Rejection of clearance certificate for a previous cheque case
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Q: Hi,
I am outside of the UAE.
I had a previous case for a bounced cheque with a bank in Dubai, going in front of the judge I was ordered to pay a fine, which I did and the case was cleared and I left the UAE.
I have applied for an online police clearance certificate but it was rejected, does this mean there is an open case or due to the old case?

Apr 23, 2018
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Checking records for the possibility of a bounced cheque case

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Q: Hi there.
I'm interested to know if there's any legal case against me. I'm a victim of a bounced cheque, however, the guy who bounced the cheque had absconded.
I also left the country fearing the arrest.


Jul 17, 2018
458
Repercussions of defaulting on a bank loan and credit card
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Q: Dear Sir,
I am an Indian national, and I defaulted on a personal loan & credit card payments. I lost my Job and I didn't pay my EMI and credit card payments.
I am seeking help from you, could you help me with this? I am not a willful defaulter. Now, I am In my home country.

Dec 8, 2018
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Bank settlement of unpaid debts to get a clearance

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Q: I had two loans in Dubai and left a few years ago (2015).
I wrote a cheque to the banks when I applied for the loan (but it was not written in bad faith) as I was paying my instalments for more than three years.
I was contacted by a collection company and tried to structure a deal with them but it did not work.
Since 2015 till now, I don't have a permanent job and very difficult to pay back or even to hire a lawyer.
Now, I am planning to immigrate and not sure how these records would show (civil/ criminal).
Is there any way to overcome this situation?


Jun 9, 2019
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I had defaulted on bank loans and left Dubai. How to check if I have a travel ban and cases?



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Q: I had defaulted on Personal/CC loans and had to leave Dubai in 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation and was unable to find a job after trying hard.
Can someone please advise if there is a DUBAI IMMIGRATION BAN for default upon arrival at DXB airport?
I have checked on the Dubai police app and with Local Typing Centers in Dubai and there is no financial case registered on my Emirates ID.
But some say I will be caught upon arrival at Dubai Airport as I have defaulted for 2 years on the payment of EMIs and have outstanding du bills as well.
Please advise the best possible solution.
Highly appreciate your time.




Dec 29, 2022
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How to know if I have a travel ban before traveling in case of credit card dues?


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Q: I have a valid job visa in the UAE but I need to go to India for a few days on leave. My credit card repayment has some dues.
Is there any travel ban for me to travel?



Feb 14, 2023
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4 available 4 • View allBounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024 291
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
Oct 15, 2024
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UAE Travel Ban: What You Need to Know 163
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.
May 6, 2024
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The Consequences of Job Loss and Defaulting on Financial Liabilities 26
The management of individual financial affairs is crucial and all the actions must be weighed down while committing to any financial liability. Whether it's job loss that may have lead to financial failure or the opposite, one must be aware of the personal liability which will not diminish by paying fines for cheque bounce cases. There are two major types of liabilities, criminal liability and civil liability. Each has its own significance, hence, must be dealt with accordingly.
Feb 12, 2019
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What is a Travel Ban & How Does it Work in the UAE? 13
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.
Mar 9, 2020
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
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.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.
Sep 27, 2020
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Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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View allRecovering the unpaid price of items delivered over a year ago 0
Dear Sirs,
I have a Reseller Contract which was signed between us and another party for the sale of 10000 units of Terminal Stations.
The final supply was to be done to the India Telecom over a 5-year period at 2,200 units per year, based on a purchase contract signed between us and another company.
Based on this agreement, we placed an order for 2200 units at a value of AED12,273,400 (Twelve million two hundred seventy-three thousand four hundred).
Based on the purchase order, the other party made a payment of 15% as a deposit and we finalized and handed over, but they didn’t pay since one year.
Kindly let us know if you can guide us how we can recover our funds legally.
Looking forward to hearing from you at your earliest.
Apr 29, 2018
354
Obtaining refund from the developer for project delay 0
I booked an off-plan studio in R.E.P. DIP. The developer posts to me the contract to sign. I signed the contract and posted it back to their address.
The texture property In Dubai has been dealing and I transferred 10% to reserve the unit in June 2015. I have paid over 30% until the end of Dec 2016.
I stopped paying the rest of instalments because after viewing 0% construction report through DLD website and neither developer has provided me Oqood.
There is still no construction as per the DLD report for project number 1514. I am considering to get a refund.
The total price of the studio is AED 330000. 10% at the outset, 36 equal instalments during construction, 20% on handover and 18 equal instalments after the handover.
I have paid 10% and 18 equal instalments out of 36 during the construction as per contract. Total AED 109,973.94 paid: AED 109,973.00
What are the possibilities to get a refund from the developer? How much would it cost?
Apr 19, 2018
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Consequences of filing a criminal case against a debtor by the bank 0
Hi,
I have just found out I have a police case filed by my bank on a credit card payment. I have a credit card with 25k limit and could not do minimum payments for 1 year (due to job loss), nevertheless, the bank filed a case against me for 190k.
I do not understand on what ground and would like to know what to do. As well, how can I find out if I have a travel ban as I would rather try and solve the situation remotely from home than be concerned that I will be jailed here?
Your advice is appreciated.
Jul 20, 2017
3766
Transfer of labour complaint from free zone to labour court 0
I was working in Free Zone company here in Sharjah. Our total delayed salary is 6 months. Some of my co-workers already complained in Free Zone immigration but no avail.
What is the best we can do where we will complain?
Waiting for your reply.
Jul 20, 2017
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What to do if you have credit card debts 0
Hi,
I am staying in Abu Dhabi with my husband & 7 years old daughter. My husband was working in a big construction company from the year 1996. In October 2015, he got terminated due to which he went in depression.
He got another job but due to depression, he was not going to work regularly. The company terminated him. He doesn't have a job for 2 months & he is not in the position to look for the job as he has depression again.
He was having 3 credit cards. During his first job, he paid regularly without any delays. But after this new job, he didn't pay on time & even for 2 cards we were unable to pay for around 1 year. For the third card after checking with the bank, we had made installments but now for past 3 months, we didn't pay for it.
I really don't know what to do. I am also working but my salary is good enough for the rent only. Nowadays, our friends are helping us for the daily needs even.
Kindly let me know what could be the possible solution for this & can I send my daughter to the home country?
Jul 24, 2017
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