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If a bank has filed an execution cheques case through the Dubai Courts. Is a travel ban automatically applied?

A bank has filed an execution cheques case through the Dubai Courts due to nonpayment of a personal loan and credit card.

Is a travel ban automatically applied?

I looked on the Dubai Courts website, and it says the judge has issued a “reserved” order for my case.

Furthermore, when the bank emails, they threaten me with a travel ban. So I am assuming there is no travel ban issued (but I don’t know). I haven’t received any notice of a travel ban.

If there is a travel ban, how do I find out?

I have checked the Dubai police app, and there are no financial crimes against me.

Please advise if you know.

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Alawi Aljaberi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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4 Apr 2025, 04:35

When you have a civil case, this leads to a travel ban automatically.

4 Apr 2025, 04:46

Thank you for responding.

If that is the case, then why are they threatening with a travel ban?

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Rashid Khalil Obaid Advocates and Legal Consultancy
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4 Apr 2025, 04:50

While a civil case itself doesn't automatically trigger a travel ban, the court can issue one as part of the execution proceedings.

Banks often request travel bans to ensure debtors don't leave the country before settling their debts.

If the court approves the travel ban request on execution, you will be notified through email and text message.

If you want to check the status through the court, we can conduct a court case check request.

Kindly share your WhatsApp number to discuss further.

4 Apr 2025, 04:59

Thank you for responding.

I had NO email or text message stating I have a travel ban. Only threats from the bank.

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Hend Humaid Alnuaimi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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4 Apr 2025, 05:57

In Dubai, travel bans may be imposed for various reasons, including financial disputes, with the Dubai Courts managing the enforcement process.

A "reserved" status on your case indicates that a final decision hasn’t been made, and threats of a travel ban from banks typically suggest none has been issued yet.

To verify if a travel ban exists, you should contact the Dubai Courts, check in person with Dubai Police, and consider consulting a lawyer familiar with UAE law, as it appears no automatic travel ban has been applied in your situation.

Please contact us by phone or via email.

4 Apr 2025, 05:59

Thank you so much, Hend!

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4 Apr 2025, 06:42

Dear Inquirer,

A travel ban is not automatically imposed simply because a bank has filed an execution case for unpaid loans or credit cards.

It requires a specific request by the bank and approval by the court. If the Dubai Courts website shows the case as “reserved,” it means the judge is reviewing the matter and a decision is pending.

If you have not received any official notification and there is no record on the Dubai Police app, it is possible that no travel ban has been issued yet, but it may be in process.

To accurately verify your legal status and take immediate action if needed, we recommend booking a legal consultation or granting us power of attorney to act on your behalf.

Contact Future Vision for Advocacy and Legal Consultancy today for precise legal support.

We are happy at Future Vision Law Advocates and Legal Consultancy to assist you and provide the best legal services that meet your needs.

To contact us, you can call or WhatsApp us.

4 Apr 2025, 06:45

Ok, thanks for sharing your feedback, Mohamed.

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Rashid Khalil Obaid Advocates and Legal Consultancy
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4 Apr 2025, 06:44

Dear questioner

Sometimes, the bank or debt collection agency does pass such fake information for recovery.

However, if you are defaulting on the loan or credit card payment for more than it can be serious; the Dubai Police App will be more accurate, however, for confirmation.

If you need our assistance to check the travel ban, then please share your WhatsApp number.

4 Apr 2025, 06:53

In regards to fake information, do you mean they have already placed a travel ban, but are lying by threatening me with it to recover the money?

4 Apr 2025, 07:17

If they had already placed a travel ban, then there is no use in faking about the travel ban.

Here, the case is only on the reserve stage, which any time a travel ban will be imposed if the case documents are approved.

Provide your WhatsApp number to discuss in detail.

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Galal Hussein Legal Consultancies & Advocates
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4 Apr 2025, 06:47

We can take legal action to investigate you, and we will find out whether there is a travel ban for you or not.

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Jassim Ali Al Haddad Lawyers and Legal Consultants
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4 Apr 2025, 10:32

No, a travel ban is not automatically applied in a Dubai execution case for unpaid cheques (personal loan/credit card). The court must explicitly issue one

Check also with Dubai Court and Immigration Department.

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