Travel Ban Due To Non-Payment of Dues for Tourist

In the UAE, non-citizens constitute approximately 70% of the country’s population. This is made up of residents and tourists present in the country. People arriving in the UAE for the purpose of tourism, enter on a tourist Visa, or a temporary visa. Even so, the tourists in the UAE are liable to access all the amenities available to its citizens, and only lack certain rights like the right to work. Individuals facing potential legal action while visiting the UAE are advised to seek guidance from the top law firms in Dubai to avoid travel restrictions.

People on tourism visa are equally liable to contractual obligations and penalties similar to residents of the country. If a tourist is found to have defaulted in payment of dues owed to another person or entity, or has outright refused to pay for services used by him, he will be liable to discharge such dues or payments, or else be made to face the consequences.

Under Part 5, Article 319 to Article 327 of the Civil Procedure Code (“Code”) of UAE explains the laws regarding detention of a debtor and how he can be banned from travelling out of the country.

TRAVEL BAN UNDER CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE

As per Article 324 of the Code, a creditor may request a competent judge to issue an immediate order, prior to the disposal of the suit, to ban a debtor from travelling abroad, if the following conditions are met:

• If the debtor is at flight risk
• If the debt is AED10,000 or more.
• The debt should be of a definitive amount
• If the debt is not of a definite amount, then the Judge may evaluate the debt using written evidence and the creditor’s guarantee to cover damages

REMOVAL OF TRAVEL BAN

Travel ban in such cases are automatically removed if the debtor discharges his debt, or if the creditor revokes legal proceedings. Understanding your legal position and options with reliable legal advice Dubai is crucial, especially when dealing with debt disputes or possible travel bans.

TRAVEL BAN UNDER CRIMINAL LAW

If the creditor makes a criminal complaint against the debtor regarding non-payment of dues in the form of a complaint of theft, fraud or breach of trust, and the debtor is then charged by the authorities, an automatic travel ban will be imposed on the debtor. Travel Ban in such cases will be lifted only after the acquittal of the debtor Tourist visas requiring representation or clarification on debt-related issues can benefit from professional legal services in Dubai to ensure due process and timely resolution.

HOW TO CHECK THE STATUS OF A TRAVEL BAN

If a person suspects that a travel ban may be imposed on him/her in Dubai, they may check the status of the ban in the following link:

Dubai Police Website

Similarly, to check if someone has a travel ban on them in Abu Dhabi, they may check the status of the ban here:

Abu Dhabi Government Website

One may also enquire about the status of cases filed against them by visiting the official page of UAE’s Public Prosecution, using the link below:

UAE Public Prosecution Site

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