Q: How can I check my type of ban? I am a businessman. I used to travel to Dubai for business purposes. And I had residence visa for a long time. But in 2014, when I travelled to Dubai, I was taken to Al Aweer Central Jail from immigration of Dubai International Airport. And they took my fingerprints and eye scan. They told me to call my Arbab. But unfortunately, my Arbab was out of UAE. And then they sent me back to my country without saying anything. Now I want to know if I was banned or not. If I'm banned, how can I check for how long I was banned? And how can I remove my ban?

Q: Hi there, My friend absconded from Dubai in 2008/2009 leaving behind a small amount of credit card debt in Dubai and also left her employment without resigning properly. If my friend was to fly to Doha, Qatar would this cause a problem? My friend has never been chased by the UAE bank and has never heard from. Is it possible to check my friend's immigration status?

Q: Good evening, My name is Dr Randeep Singla. I joined one hospital in Abu Dhabi in November 2016. Due to some family crisis, I had to leave my job one month after and came back to India without visa cancellation. The employer threatened me with an absconding case at that time. Since 2016 I have not travelled to the UAE. Currently, I have another job offer from the UAE and want to pursue it. Is it possible to check for labour ban or blacklist status before I apply for my next visa? Kind regards, Dr R. S. Passport number - [---------] Nationality - Indian

Q: I was working on an employment visa in Sharjah, however, the employer had cancelled my visa and after the completion of the notice period, I came back to my country. Now, I want to come to the UAE on a visit visa. However, upon final exit immigration officer didn’t stamp ‘Cancelled’ on my employment visa. Though I have proper cancellation papers with me. Kindly advise me how to enter the UAE on a new visit visa. Is it compulsory to have the Cancelled stamp on the previous employment visa which is valid until next year?

Q: I’m a student currently studying in Kerala, India. I had returned from the UAE to Kerala on the 23rd of March 2021. According to the 180 days rule, my next reentry date is set to be on 19 September 2021. But I’m not sure if I’ll be able to make it as I might have exams. Is it a must to enter right on that date or are there some days of extension? Or anything else I can do?

Q: Hi sir/mam, I have been working in a company from 2007 to 2009. I got back to India on vacation. But unfortunately, for some personal issues, I could not return to Dubai. Now, I have a job offer in Dubai. Would I face any security clearance issues for my new visa? Kindly advise!