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Why was my first UAE employment visa rejected if there’s no travel history?
Hi,
My employment visa was rejected without any reason stated. I contacted MOHRE, and they said it was rejected by ICP Abu Dhabi. I have never been to the UAE or any other country.
This is my first visa application. I am from Pakistan, and I heard there is a shadow ban on some cities in Pakistan.
I contacted ICP, but they said there is no ban on any nationality.
The authenticity of the documents you have submitted can be verified. There may be a ban on certain nationalities or individuals based on certain security criteria, but there is no evidence of a blanket ban on certain cities in Pakistan.
If this is confirmed, you can book a consultation and send your documents to us. We can help you obtain a visa without any problems.
Dear questioner,
There is no ban on any nationalities here in the UAE. However, this might be due to security reasons, and those reasons will not be disclosed.
You can try applying again after some time to get the visa.
If you need further clarification, kindly share your WhatsApp number.
Therefore, you must inquire about your status within the country to determine the reason for the rejection.
Contact us at [------------] so we can assist you.
Under UAE immigration law, visa issuance is at the sole discretion of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP), which can reject applications without providing a reason, and there is no formal appeal process.
Although the ICP states there is no ban on any nationality, applicants from certain regions in Pakistan may face increased scrutiny due to internal security checks.
In your case, since this is your first application and you’ve never traveled abroad, the rejection may be due to internal policy, documentation inconsistencies, or regional flags.
Your UAE-based sponsor is advised to visit the ICP in person to request clarification and consider reapplying, possibly through a different emirate or with revised documentation.
Dear Questioner,
Thank you for your inquiry!
To confirm whether you have a travel ban in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE, we can assist you with a comprehensive check for civil and criminal cases.
Required Steps:
Before we can initiate the legal process of a travel ban check, we will require a Power of Attorney (POA) to represent you before government authorities and police stations. To facilitate the notarization of the POA, please provide the following documents:
- A copy of your old and new passport;
- A copy of your visa; and
- A copy of your Emirates ID.
Once we receive these documents at [-----------], we will draft the POA in both English and Arabic and send it to you for review, signature, and return.
Afterward, the POA will be submitted to the federal Notary Public for notarization. The notary will provide a link for a remote meeting with you, during which your original passport will be verified, and you will sign electronically.
Costs and Process:
- Notary Fees: USD 165 (paid directly to the notary). You will receive a digital copy of the notarized POA.
- Legal Fees for Travel Ban Check: USD 325. Once the notarized POA is received, we will check the UAE criminal record system for any criminal cases, travel bans, arrest warrants, or execution files registered against your name. This process typically takes about four working days.
We are here to assist you every step of the way. Please let us know if you have any questions or require further clarification.
Sincerely,
Mohammad Salah
Legal Consultant
