Can Indians face a travel ban in UAE

Introduction 

The government of the United Arab Emirates uplifted the UAE travel ban for Indians on August 5, 2021. The UAE travel ban was imposed on many countries to control the spread of COVID. The government was waiting for the right time to resume the travel. And open the borders for foreign visitors after little stability. The travel ban is not just uplifted for Indian citizens. But, it is now have been uplifted for Pakistan, Nepal and banned South African countries too. The UAE travel ban for Indians was imposed during pandemic 2020 and it applied to everyone. Even the citizen of the UAE was not allowed to visit India during the travel ban.

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UAE Travel Ban For Indians

Indian nationals can face a travel ban in the United Arab Emirates. If they have violated UAE law or due to certain other reasons. Indians entering UAE, do have freedom of movement inside the country. But the freedom of movement inside UAE or outside the UAE can be restricted. It can be restricted if a travel ban has been imposed against an individual. The UAE travel ban can be imposed on Indians. If the UAE government wants to restrict the individual to re-enter, exit, or enter the country. If an Indian national is facing any kind of UAE travel ban. Then, they can only leave or enter after certain content has been met.

Travel Ban Reasons In UAE For Indians

Indians traveling to UAE should also check whether there is an absconding case, penalties, or travel ban imposed against them. So, you do not have to face any unusual situation at the entry points in UAE. The main travel ban reasons in UAE for Indians are:

• If the Indian national is going under any kind of civil case against them. 
• If the Indian national is under criminal investigation in UAE. In this case, the government imposes a UAE travel ban. So the individual will not leave UAE until the investigation is over. 
• Indians who have violated the basic law or the immigration law of UAE.
• Indians staying in UAE illegally.
• Any kind of unpaid debts against the individual.
• Indians overstaying in UAE for a very long period.
• Unpaid rents.
• Working in UAE without visa a or work permit can also be the reason for an immigration ban. 
• Absconding case.
• If they have left UAE without informing their employer.
• Canceling work permit without informing sponsor.
• Natural emergency
• War
• Pandemic, or outbreak of infectious disease.

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The process to find out the UAE travel ban against you

Sometimes, people who were employed in UAE. And left the country without informing their employer. Then, the employer can file an absconding case against the employee. Which can result in a travel ban. So, it is mandatory to know about the status. And to remove the travel ban before entering UAE. You can check UAE travel ban status from inside or outside the country. 

• You can go to the police station in UAE. If there is any criminal case or record against you. Or if there is any criminal case filed due to debts or financial reasons against you. If there is any case, you may have to clear debts or fines first. 
• Or you can check online via the Dubai police online website. To check the UAE travel ban You can even download the Dubai police official app.
• Open the website, select the option ‘Criminal Status of Financial Cases’. You will find this option under the service section.
• The main requirement for checking the UAE travel ban is the Emirates ID and valid passport.
• Give your Emirates ID number. Giver your name.
• If there is no UAE travel ban against you. Then you can enter or leave the country with a valid visa and passport.
• If there is a UAE travel ban, penalties or overstay fine. You have to settle it down to remove the UAE travel ban against you. If you are in UAE, you can visit the nearest police station. Take your Emirates ID, cover letter, passport, and authority letter. If the travel ban is imposed just because of unpaid debts, overstaying, or fines. Then it can be removed easily.

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Conclusion

UAE travel ban for Indians imposed due to COVID has been uplifted on August 2021. Indians can now get a Dubai visa by applying online on a Dubai visitor visa. The steps one needs to follow are application submission and Dubai visa fee payment. Indians facing UAE travel ban due to other reasons cannot visit the country. Unless and until the travel ban against the individual has been removed.

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