Have I been banned from Dubai? How long does such a ban last?

Hi Arshad

Bans are complicated because there are different kinds of bans and it also depends on whether your employer blacklisted you or your visa ran out and became invalid. 

The most direct solution I can offer is for you to find a friend in the UAE, and give them written permission to find out if you are on the blacklist (whether or not you've been banned). They would go to the police with your full name, date of birth and passport number and find out if any complaints or debts have been lodged against you (I would fax an affidavit and a copy of your passport to the friend in the UAE). The police will be able to tell you if there are any outstanding issues that could be a problem should you return to the UAE.

There is, however, plenty of information available about this kind of thing. It will just take some research on your part. 

Have a look at our Working in Dubai page, which touches on this.

Good luck!

Xavier

Hi Favour,

There are different kinds of bans for different lengths in the UAE. From what you're saying it sounds like you have an Immigration Ban, which is lifelong. You don't mention whether you want to visit UAE or reside there - as I understand it you should be allowed to enter on a tourist visa. You might or might not also be subject to some fines, which you would need to pay before re-entering the country. But because of the lifelong ban you wouldn't be able to stay there permanently. If this is what you want to do I would suggest you seek advice from an immigration expert.

Regards
Meagan

Hi sir My name is Favour I stayed in UAE for three months I was arrested because I over stayed I was supposed to stay for two weeks,now I want to come back it's been five years four years plus since I was deported I don't know if I'm banned from coming to UAE for ever some said its only 4to5 years am very confused pls what should I do??