Do you have a trip coming up? In case you have an open legal matter or are behind on your credit card bills, you might want to see if you are subject to a travel ban. What if a travel ban applies to you? Here’s how can you find out.
What Are The Reasons For A Travel Ban?
There are a variety of reasons why travel restrictions are imposed, including immigration infractions, unpaid obligations, or problems with personal status.
The most common reason for a travel ban is unpaid liabilities. The reasons could also be Visa overstay, absconding cases, late payment of rentals in UAE, criminal case involvement, defaulting a bank loan, civil or commercial case involvement, etc.
In the event that you are subject to a travel ban by UAE, the specifics of any restrictions will be updated on the official system. Consequently, any department that informed you of a travel ban is more likely to explain why allowing you to plan your next move accordingly.
What Is The Best Way To Find Out If They Are Subject To A Travel Ban?
A travel ban by UAE can be determined in a variety of ways.
1. Dubai
An individual can check if they are subject to a travel ban in Dubai using the free online service provided by the Dubai Police. Inquiries can be made in the following forums:
- Both Apple and Android phones can access the “Dubai Police” app.
- Visit the official website of the Dubai Police at dubaipolice.gov.ae.
- A smart police
You must follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Open the Dubai Police website or app and go to the services section.
- Select “Criminal Status of Financial Cases”.
- Your Emirates ID should be entered here.
- Your identification will be confirmed with a one-time password (OTP).
It provides information about financial and criminal charges lodged exclusively at Dubai Police Stations, as well as travel restrictions.
2. Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain
The Judicial Department of Abu Dhabi provides the Estafer service for residents to check whether the Public Prosecution has filed any charges against them. In order to use the service, you must enter the user’s unified ID number (UID). The service can be accessed at https://www.adjd.gov.ae/sites/eServices/EN/Pages/Estafser.aspx.
3. Ras Al Khaimah
To find out if you’re being prosecuted by the RAK government or if you’re being investigated by the RAK police, you can check the status of this portal here: https://www.rak.ae/wps/portal/rak/e-services/govt/public-prosecution-department/inquiry-status-services/case-inquiry-public-prosecution-guide.
You will need to enter your case number and the year in order to find out the status of the case.
Call 07 2070000 to contact Ras Al Khaimah’s Public Prosecution.
Request that the CID division conducts an inquiry on your behalf at a police station in Ras Al Khaimah if you don’t have a reference number.
Getting In Touch With The Immigration Or Police Authorities
To find out if there has been a complaint against them, call an Amer service or visit a police station to see if a travel ban was issued using your passport number.