Q: I have a debt of AED 10,000 in a UAE bank and I went back home and didn't pay. Will I be detained even if it's just a small amount? A: the bank has the right to file a case against you for the debt. They may request to impose a travel ban. I recommend you to settle with the bank or to reschedule…

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Possibility of detention for a debt of a small amount

Hi,

I have a debt of AED 10,000 in a UAE bank and I went back home and didn't pay the 10K AED debt in my credit card.

I don't have work yet but now I am in the US still waiting for my permit to work. Will I be detained even if it's just a small amount?

Ahmed Elnaggar

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25 Oct 2018, 18:41

Dear questioner,

Please note that no matter how small is the amount, the bank has the right to file a case against you for the debt. They may request to impose a travel ban on you for such amount.

I recommend you to settle with the bank or to reschedule the payment on instalments.

Regards,

Ahmed Elnaggar

25 Oct 2018, 19:25

What if I don’t have any work yet since I am not allowed to work until late 2019 after I get my visa settled in the US? Will they allow me to reschedule it for 2019?

25 Oct 2018, 19:42

Your own financial situation is not going to be considered in any way.

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