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5 available 5 • View allA father is threatening to put a travel ban on his daughter. Is this possible?

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I am a 27-year-old Emirati woman. I have left to the USA to work and study and I am back here on vacation.
My father is threatening to put a ban on me in order not to allow me to travel, but I am way above the legal age; turning 28 in 3 months.
Is this possible?
And can I do anything to stop it?


Nov 28, 2022
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Preventing daughter from traveling without mother's permission



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Q: I have separated from my husband for almost 12 months. Our daughter lives with me. He sees her a few hours a week when he wants.
He is her sponsor, I am on a work visa. He is holding her passport. I am concerned that he may take her and leave the country without my permission.




Feb 26, 2020
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Is it possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter?
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Q: Hi Ahmed,
I saw you mentioned in a previous post that it is possible for a father to issue a travel ban on his daughter until she is married.
Does this rule apply to ex-pats in the UAE?

Jan 31, 2023
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At what age can a female Emirati citizen get a passport without father's consent?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
At what age can a female Emirati citizen issue a new passport by herself after claiming it was stolen, without her father's permission?
I'd appreciate your answers.
Thanks!


Mar 23, 2024
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Is it legal for my parents to withhold my passport?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
Is it possible for my parents to withhold my passport from me?
Due to my strict family, as an Emirati female above the age of 21, my mother is withholding my passport from me. I have the opportunity to study for my master's abroad, and my flight is due in less than 3 weeks.
She hasn’t allowed me to renew my passport, nor is she aware of the opportunity due to my fear of the abuse I might receive. There is a history of both physical and emotional abuse in the past; however, the proof is only my memory.
I have a voice message proving that she won’t give me my passport, and I’m afraid that they will hurt me upon knowing I’m packing my bags or lock me up.
What can I do?





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