What do visitors need first?
Contact with a lawyer, with their embassy if they wish, and a clear plan for the case and the stay.
Visitors have no sponsor, so we also address accommodation and onward travel.
What do we do?
We attend the police and prosecution, seek release and advise on whether the case can be resolved without a long stay.
We keep the family informed abroad.
What should you not do?
Do not leave the country without clearance or ignore a summons.
A later arrival can lead to arrest at the border.
What should I do first?
Give your travel documents
Passport and entry stamp.
Contact your embassy if you wish
We can coordinate.
Tell us where you are staying
Hotel or address.
Do not leave without advice
Clearance matters.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Can a tourist get bail?
It is possible, with proof of accommodation and guarantees. We prepare it.
Can I go home while the case continues?
Only with proper clearance. We advise on what is possible.
Related guides
Expat & Tourist Criminal Cases overview
The main points, the process and your first steps.
Read the overviewExpats and Tourists
Which UAE law applies to residents and visitors, what happens if the act was partly abroad, and the practical points that differ for foreigners.
Read the guideBail for Expats
How the bail rules apply to people who are not UAE nationals, third-party guarantees and the effect of a travel ban.
Read the guideAirport Arrest
Why people are stopped at UAE airports on arrival, departure or in transit, and what your rights are.
Read the guideSources
This page describes how we act in this type of case. It does not restate the law: the linked guides set out the statutory position and cite the official English text on the UAE Legislation portal, uaelegislation.gov.ae. The Arabic text prevails over translations.
This page is general information, not legal advice.