How to Check Travel Ban Status in UAE: Complete 2026 Guide

You can check a UAE travel ban online through:

• the Dubai Police app (Circulars & Financial Cases),
• Abu Dhabi’s Estafser service,
• ICP/GDRFA for immigration-related holds,
• or the MOI UAE App via UAE Pass.

Enter your Emirates ID, UID, or passport number; results appear instantly if a ban is active.

What Is a Travel Ban in the UAE?

A legal order that prevents someone from traveling in or out of the UAE is called a travel ban.

How to Check Your Travel Ban Status Online

You can check your travel ban status through UAE government portals, including the Dubai Police site or the Ministry of Interior.

Dubai Police Website

Log in to the Dubai Police site and from Services, select Circulars and Travel Bans.

Sign in using UAE Pass and enter Emirates ID or other personal identification.

After submitting the inquiry, you will view any active travel ban.

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department(ADJD)(Estafser)

Log in to ADJD and find eServices from the top menu.

Under it, find Estafser Services Portal and log in with UAE Pass.

Enter Unified ID(find it on visa or immigration paperwork).

You will find any active travel ban there.

ICP / ICA (federal, all emirates)

On ICP portal, click File validity services, enter required personal identification.

Click on Passport Information or File number.

Choose Visa or Residency from the options.

Input your passport number and required details and click Search to verify if there are any active travel bans.

If you want, there is a direct calling service to find out if there is any travel ban.

Inside the UAE: Call the official ICP hotline at 600 522 222.
Outside the UAE: Call the international support number at +971 600 522 222.

GDRFA Dubai (visa-related bans specifically)

Visit GDRFA and naviagate to Visa status inquiry page.

Enter passport number and if you are a resident and want to check travel ban then from the drop down menu select Residency or else select Visa for entry permits.

A blocked, suspended or cancelled status means there is an active travel ban.

You can also use dedicated Amer helpline to find the details of the visa file restrictions.

From inside the UAE: Call the toll-free Amer helpline at 800 5111.
From outside the UAE: Call the international team at +971 4 313 9999.

MOI UAE App via UAE Pass

MOI (Ministry of Interior) provides a unified access to find all active travel bans for all states of emirates.

Login with UAE Pass and select Services tab.

Select Status inquiry and later select travel ban/immigration hold.

You will find travel bans associated with your Identity.

Reasons for a Travel Ban in UAE

Types of Travel Bans in UAE

Travel Ban vs. Work Ban vs. Labour Ban

How to Appeal or Remove a Travel Ban in UAE

1. Visit the Dubai Police website to inquire about the criminal status of financial cases related to Dubai police stations only, in addition to the travel ban. Or you can download the Dubai Police app on Android and iOS.

2. Click on the service login icon, and the primary data page will appear

3. Enter the ID number, then choose the image icon

4. Click on Search

5. You can call: 901 or through the email: mail.dubaipolice.gov.ae

Note: please click on how to check travel ban in UAE online to check your travel ban status.

How to inquire about an online travel ban in Abu Dhabi?

1. Visit the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department website

2. Enter the unified number, verification code

3. Click on Search

4. You can call: 600599799 or: 026512222 or send a message via email: [email protected]

Inquiry about the travel ban is the most crucial step that you must take, before travelling to or from the UAE, if you have some problems and pending financial issues in advance. Thus, you can begin to resolve these issues judicially and cross borders without any significant obstacles.

Note: Please click on the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department link to check your travel ban status in Abu Dhabi.

How can I check my UAE ban status using my passport number online?

1. Enter ednrd.ae in the search bar of your browser.
2. Login using your credentials.
3. Fill in the required information- Application Number, Gender, Nationality, and Date of Birth. Your application will be displayed.

Reasons for the travel ban in the UAE

Some of the most common reasons of travel ban are:

• An ongoing crime investigation.
• Violation of immigration laws.
• Unpaid financial debts.
• Rent disputes in UAE.
• Employment without a valid work permit.
• Overstay on the visa.
• Leaving the country without notifying your employer and cancelling the work permit.
• A global outbreak of a disease like Covid19

Types of travel bans in the UAE

Ban on travel by law

It is circular by the administrative authority at all ports of the country to prevent a person from travelling after opening a criminal complaint until the case is finally settled and the judgment is implemented.

Ban on travel at the request of the creditor

The creditor has the right to ask a judge to issue a decision banning the debtor from travelling in some cases, such as:

1- There are weighty reasons to believe that the debtor has fled

2- If the debt is more than 10,000 dirhams

3- Known and unpaid debts

Black-list of those banned from entering and exiting the UAE

The black list includes the names of people who are prohibited from entering and exiting the country because they have committed crimes or claimed civil rights, or threatened public security in the Emirates, according to the executive regulations of Federal Law No. 6 of 1973.

Who is prohibited from entering the UAE?

• The competent court ruled to deport those who have previously committed crimes from the country.
• Persons deported by order of the Minister of the Interior
• Whose activities are reported by the Department for International Criminal Cooperation
• Persons infected with acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS) or diseases that the Ministry of Health decides are dangerous to the community’s health.
• Deported by the Gulf Cooperation Council on criminal grounds

Who is prohibited from leaving the Emirates?

• Individuals against whom the Public Prosecutor has issued an order in a case in which the investigation is still ongoing
• Persons who owe government funds payable
• Anyone against whom the competent court has published a written order

Administrative list of those banned from entering and leaving the Emirates

The administrative list includes the following categories:

• Domestic workers whose residency in the country was cancelled before the expiry of their work contracts
• People who run away from their sponsors
• Anyone against whom an order has been issued for administrative deportation from the Emirates

Difference between a travel ban and a work ban in the UAE?

A travel ban is different from a work ban, and there is no connection between the two. The ban on work is governed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation provisions and follows the Federal Labor Law. The ban is imposed when the worker violates the labor law and fails to abide by the terms of the contract with the employer or has committed a violation. At the same time, the travel ban is issued by the General Administration of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

An employer can apply for a ban in cases such as:

• Termination of the contract with the employer before its expiry date
• Work for others without a permit issued by the Ministry.
• Committing a violation related to Article 120 of the Labor Law.
• The worker remains in the UAE after the expiry of the contract for more than two months without any legal excuse.
• That the worker is unskilled and has not completed 6 months with the employer

If a person is banned from working for a certain period, he can enter the UAE. Still, he will not obtain a work permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation until this ban period. You can do tourism, medicine and visit family. So that you can work in the free zone, as you do not need a permit from the Ministry itself. Those who are banned from travelling will never be able to enter the UAE for any purpose until all their legal matters are settled.

FAQ

We have received several questions about the travel ban in UAE. Hence, we have included some important frequently asked questions which will benefit you regarding understanding the travel ban in UAE:

How can I check my travel ban case in Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has an online service app, “Estafser”, where you can check whether you’re requested by the public prosecution for any claims against you or not. Further, you can also call 901.

What is a permanent ban in UAE?

It means that you can not travel to UAE in your life until or unless the ban is removed. It is applicable if any serious labor offence is considered illegal or absconding. Federal Department keeps a biometric record of the banned person.

How can I clear my UAE travel ban?

There are two ways to clear your travel ban in UAE:

1. Appeal in Crown Prince Court by your immediate family member. (Cheap)

2. Give Power of Attorney to a lawyer to proceed with your case in court to remove the travel ban. (Costly)

Can deportation orders get cancelled in the UAE?

Yes, deportation orders will be cancelled if it is approved by the court after an appeal is filed. 

Wrapping Up:

When you’re travelling to UAE or travelling from UAE, it’s better to check your status of the travel ban. It will not only benefit you from the hustle at the airport. But also, you can track your record in UAE immigration. We have shared the simple step procedure to check your online travel ban status. We recommend you avoid the situations mentioned above, due to which you can get a travel ban. Enjoy travelling freely with your family and friends. But, don’t forget to get your travel insurance before going on a trip. Feel free to contact BuyAnyInsurance if you’ve any questions related to any insurance.

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