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Travel Bans, Deportation & Airport Cases

Help when you cannot leave, are stopped at an airport or face removal from the UAE after a criminal case.

Last updated 15 October 2026. Statutes checked against the official text.

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What does this area cover?

It covers checking and removing travel bans, warrant checks, recovering a passport held in a case, airport arrests and transit stops, and deportation after a case.

Most of these matters are urgent because they affect your movement and your residence.

How do you choose the right service?

If you cannot leave, start with the travel ban or passport service. If you were stopped at an airport, start with the airport services.

If a court has ordered removal, start with the deportation service.

What should I do first?

  1. Do not test the position by travelling

    Find out through proper channels first.

  2. Collect your documents

    Passport, visa and any case papers.

  3. Tell us what you were told

    Words used by officers matter.

  4. Call before you act

    A wrong step can make the position worse.

Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.

Frequently asked questions

Can you help from outside the UAE?

Yes. We advise on checking the position and on a safe return.

Is deportation automatic?

Not in every case. It depends on the offence and the court's order. We explain what applies to you.

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Sources

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.

If you or someone close to you is under investigation, speak to us early.

Call or message us at any hour. Tell us what has happened and where the case is. We will explain the next step.