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Can the hospital keep my wife's passport if we can't pay for her delivery?

Dear Sir/Madam,

My wife had an emergency delivery in Dubai, and we couldn't pay the fees.

Can the hospital still hold my wife's passport?

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London Center for Legal Consultancy Office
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27 Mar 2024, 07:07

Dear Questioner,

The passport is a personal document, but the hospital can request guarantees to preserve their rights.

For further inquiries about your topic, you can reach our office or contact us via WhatsApp or email.

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Jassim Ali Al Haddad Lawyers and Legal Consultants
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27 Mar 2024, 07:07

Dear inquirer,

Keeping a passport is illegal. But the hospital can take other steps to ask you for fees.

27 Mar 2024, 07:15

OK, thanks!

They said they would give it back when the fees are paid.

27 Mar 2024, 07:19

Do you have WhatsApp?

27 Mar 2024, 07:31

Dear Inquirer

We are pleased to serve you and address your inquiries.

We have reviewed your query and have identified the need for further clarifications and detailed explanations.

Please contact us via email or call our offices in Dubai or Sharjah.

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Mohamed Bakheet Advocates & Legal Consultants
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27 Mar 2024, 07:46

This is illegal.

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Alawi Aljaberi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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27 Mar 2024, 08:18

It depends on the policy of the hospital.

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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27 Mar 2024, 18:48

Dear Questioner,

They do not have the right to confiscate your wife's passport, but they do have the right to file a case against her to pay the bills.

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