There’s a new way to get your travel ban lifted in Dubai

If you’ve found yourself grounded with a travel ban following the outcome of a criminal case in the Dubai courts – there’s a new streamlined, digital way to get those wings unclipped.

The service, launched by Dubai Public Prosecution, will allow individuals to make a payment online, and then following court approval enjoy an automatic uplifting of their travel curtailment.

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An article featured on Gulf Business, explains that “the smart service” also “aligns with Dubai Police to cancel arrest warrants and stop searches for individuals”.

It’s part of the government’s ‘Services 360’ policy, approved by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, which aims to push smart solutions for life admin, fast-tracking processes, and taking pressure off bricks and mortar service centres.

.@HamdanMohammed approves the ‘Services 360’ policy which aims to improve and enhance government services and keep pace with global developments in the sector.https://t.co/gurtDazjcZ pic.twitter.com/sVVxtCKHwc

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 14, 2022

According to Gulf Business, there are three ways to pay the fines associated with your ban:

When you’re all done, you’ll receive a text message from Dubai Public Prosecution confirming receipt of payment.

We reported in November of last year that overstay fines for residents and tourists were being brought into line, harmonising at Dhs50 per day. This was a decrease for tourists (formally on Dhs100 per day), but an increase for residents (previously on Dhs25 per day).

In June of this year, there was also an announcement about the removal of the 10 day grace period previously given to tourists at the end of their visa validity.

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