Q: In 2013, I was working in the UAE on an employment visa. I had to return back to India in short time with the intention of joining back in a week's time but the situation didn't permit. Hence, my visa was not cancelled. I also had a horrible employer and they used to deduct money from my salary for mistakes that happened or losses that occurred to the company because of my negligence. That way I had AED 600 due to them. I don't know whether they have put any ban on me or whether they reported me as absconding or if any other charges have been framed against me. Just when I informed them that I am not joining back, they sent an email asking me to send my passport for cancellation and pay AED 600. However, I couldn't trust sending the passport by courier for visa cancellation. Now, I would like to travel on a visit visa to Dubai with my family. It's been more than 4 years now but I am afraid if there is any kind of case filed against me then I will be detained at the airport or will be asked to pay a heavy fine.

Q: How can one check if there is a ban or abscondment in Dubai if not in Dubai? Son had to leave and couldn't get visa cancelled, as he had to leave urgently due to medical reasons. Checked online and residency visa is still active till next year but doesn't want to arrive in Dubai to be fined or arrested. He has been out of Dubai for more than 6 months and wishes to re-enter in Sept. for a visit. He is a British Passport holder.

Q: Sir, I have worked in the UAE for 6 months (Aug' 2006 to Dec' 2006) and due to my family problem, I didn't cancel my residence visa (Sharjah Saif Zone). The immigration department has imposed a ban on me. I have got the NOC from my ex-employer in the UAE for the same. Kindly help me to know how to remove my immigration ban. Regards, Kanwaljeet Singh

Q: Hi Madam, Good day. Hope you're doing well. A friend of mine had an absconding case filed by his previous company. He went to Al Aweer and left the UAE last year thru travel documents. Is there a way we can check if he is banned to re-enter the UAE? Thank you so much. Your response will be highly appreciated.

Q: I want to know if I have an absconding case and ban in the UAE.

Q: I left my job in Dubai and went to my home country. I want to know how to remove an absconding case and ban.

Q: Good evening, How long can the UAE ban be imposed if I left the job without proper cancellation? Are there any timeframes for the travel ban? Thank you beforehand!

س: مرحبًا، طاب يومك! أعمل في شركة في القطاع الخاص بعقد سنوي محدد المدة. أمضيت منه حوالي 11 شهرًا وأبلغت صاحب العمل ببريد إلكتروني رسمي منذ شهر بالضبط بأنني أريد إنهاء عقد العمل في نهاية الشهر الحالي وأنني سأدفع بدل للفترة المتبقية من فترة الإخطار. لا أتوقع موافقة صاحب العمل على الإنهاء، لذلك هل يمكنه التسبب في صدور حرمان عمل ضدي؟ شكرًا!

The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).