Fines & Absconding
Immigration Ban Removal in the UAE
Labour ban, immigration ban, travel ban and absconding flag are four different records with four different removal routes. Identifying which you have is the whole job.
Official fees fromAED 135.75at cost, line by line
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Official fees
What the authorities charge, line by line
Official fees for Immigration Ban Removal start from
AED 135.75
Dubai administrative list removal requested by an individual sponsor, where no other restriction sits on the file
- Official fee cards, linked line by line
- Paid at cost, receipts handed over
- Your total confirmed in writing first
Administrative listing removed, individual sponsor
Dubai file · sponsor is an individual (e.g. family or domestic worker sponsor) · applies to GDRFA to lift the listing
OfficialAED 135.75
Book your AED 200 file checkSee all 4 fee lines and sources
Administrative listing removed, individual sponsor: official fees GDRFA administrative list removal: research fee GDRFA AED 100 Knowledge Dirham GDRFA AED 10 Innovation Dirham GDRFA AED 10 GDRFA fee for an individual sponsor GDRFA AED 15.75 Official fees AED 135.75 Absconding report and listing cleared, company sponsor
Dubai file · MOHRE cancels the absence report · company sponsor asks GDRFA to remove the listing
OfficialAED 172.20
Book your AED 200 file checkSee all 5 fee lines and sources
Absconding report and listing cleared, company sponsor: official fees MOHRE cancellation of the absconding report (no fee on the card) MOHRE AED 0 GDRFA administrative list removal: research fee GDRFA AED 100 Knowledge Dirham GDRFA AED 10 Innovation Dirham GDRFA AED 10 GDRFA fee for an establishment sponsor GDRFA AED 52.20 Official fees AED 172.20 Unpaid outpass: waiver request first
Left Dubai on an outpass without paying · ask GDRFA's Fines Committee to waive or reduce the fine before paying
OfficialAED 15.75
Book your AED 100 file checkSee all 1 fee lines and sources
Unpaid outpass: waiver request first: official fees GDRFA request for exemption from residence-law fines (individual sponsor) GDRFA AED 15.75 Official fees AED 15.75
The fines themselves (AED 50 a day of overstay, where owed), court or debt settlements behind a travel ban, lawyer fees, typing or Amer centre charges, any new visa fees, and our own service fee are quoted separately. Fees are set by each authority and can change without notice; we confirm the current figure on your quote.
Work out a visa total in the fee calculator or see how we price our own fee.
The short version
- "Ban" covers several different records with different causes and different removal routes. Establishing which one you have is the whole job.
- A labour ban (MOHRE) is not an immigration ban (ICP/GDRFA), and neither is a travel ban (usually court or debt related).
- You can hold more than one at once. Clearing one does not clear the others.
- Most people discover a ban at an airport or during onboarding — not by being notified.
Almost every enquiry we get on this starts the same way: "I think I have a ban." Nine times out of ten the person does not know which type, who issued it, or why — and those three answers determine whether this takes a week or six months.
The bans, and who issues them
| Type | Issued by | Typical cause | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour ban | MOHRE | Contract breach, leaving without notice | Blocks a new work permit for a period |
| Immigration / entry ban | ICP or GDRFA | Extended overstay, deportation, serious violation | Blocks entry to the UAE |
| Travel ban | Courts or police | Unpaid debt, cheque case, ongoing litigation | Blocks exit from the UAE |
| Absconding flag | MOHRE + immigration | Employer report of unexplained absence | Blocks permits, status change, sometimes exit |
An immigration ban stops you coming in. A travel ban stops you going out. People use the word "ban" for both and then act on the wrong advice — booking a flight they cannot board, or assuming they can leave and sort it out later.
How we work a ban case
Identify what is actually recorded
We check MOHRE and the immigration side separately, using your passport and Emirates ID details. This ban or absconding check is AED 200 (5% VAT included), fully credited to your fee if you go ahead. It shows exactly what is on your record and the route to clear it, and it is the step that makes everything else possible.
Establish the cause and the issuing authority
A ban raised by a court is removed through a completely different channel than one raised by MOHRE. Guessing wastes months.
Check what else is attached
Overstay, absconding flags and unpaid fines commonly sit alongside. Removing the ban while these remain leaves you blocked anyway.
Pursue the correct removal route
Employer withdrawal, MOHRE adjudication, settlement of the underlying debt, or a formal lifting application — depending entirely on what step two found.
Verify removal on the system
Do not rely on being told it is done. We confirm the record is actually clear before you book a flight or sign a contract.
What can and cannot be removed
| Situation | Realistic position |
|---|---|
| Labour ban after a contract dispute | Often removable, particularly with employer cooperation or a settlement |
| Labour ban where the employer was at fault | Contestable with evidence — unpaid wages, WPS records, resignation trail |
| Travel ban for unpaid debt | Lifts on settlement or a court-approved arrangement |
| Entry ban after long overstay | Harder; depends on duration and how the exit was handled |
| Ban following deportation | Rarely removable through routine channels |
| Ban attached to a criminal case | Requires the underlying case to be resolved first |
Some bans cannot be lifted through the routes available to a PRO, and no amount of fees changes that. If your case falls there, we will say so rather than take money to file something that will not succeed.
Evidence that helps
Gather what you have before we start
- Passport copy and Emirates ID number
- Previous visa pages and cancellation papers, if any
- Resignation letter or termination notice, with dates
- WPS or bank records showing whether wages were paid
- Any correspondence with the former employer
- Court papers or case numbers, where a legal matter exists
- Evidence of settlement, if a debt has been paid
Checking from outside the UAE
You do not need to be in the country to have your status checked, and you should not travel on the assumption that a ban has expired. Bans do not quietly lapse the way people hope — an absconding case in particular stays on file indefinitely until formally cancelled.
Send us your passport copy and we will tell you what is recorded before you book anything.
Immigration ban questions
How do I check if I have a UAE ban?
Both the MOHRE labour record and the immigration record need checking separately, using your passport and Emirates ID details. A ban can appear on one and not the other, which is why partial checks give false reassurance.
What is the difference between a labour ban and an immigration ban?
A labour ban is issued by MOHRE and blocks a new work permit for a period. An immigration ban is issued by ICP or GDRFA and blocks entry to the country. They are separate records with separate removal routes, and you can hold both.
Can an immigration ban be removed?
It depends entirely on the cause. Labour bans and debt-related travel bans are frequently resolvable. Bans following deportation or attached to criminal cases generally are not removable through routine channels.
Do UAE bans expire on their own?
Some labour bans are time-limited, but absconding flags and many immigration records do not lapse — they remain until formally cancelled. Assuming a ban has expired and booking travel is a common and expensive mistake.
Can I check my ban status from outside the UAE?
Yes. We can check both records on your behalf without you entering the country, which is the sensible order of operations if you suspect a ban exists.
I have a travel ban for an unpaid cheque. What are my options?
Travel bans arising from debt or cheque cases typically lift once the matter is settled or a court-approved arrangement is in place. That is a legal process rather than an immigration one, so the route differs from a labour ban.
Deadlines
The dates that cost money if you miss them
30 days
To supply missing documents to GDRFA
A removal request with missing documents is cancelled automatically after 30 days, and a new request means paying again. gdrfad.gov.ae
7 days
To leave on a departure permit
The permit must be used within 7 days of issue; leaving with fines unpaid means an iris print with permanent deprivation on a Dubai file. gdrfad.gov.ae
30 days
Grace after a Dubai residence ends
After the grace period (30 days as standard in Dubai; your exact period is shown on your cancellation letter), AED 50 a day accrues per person, and leaving unpaid is what turns an overstay into an entry restriction. gdrfad.gov.ae
Why MIRDXB PRO
Checked first. Filed right. Priced in writing.
We check before we quote
ILOE, WPS, company category, card validity, overstay and attestation, all checked on day one.
Government fees at cost
Published fees passed through unchanged. Our fee is separate, fixed and in writing before you commit.
Filed at the right counter
Amer, Tasheel, MOHRE, ICP or the owning authority, in the order the authorities need it.
We tell you when the answer is no
We would rather lose the work than lodge something that fails.
How it works
From first message to final stamp, in four steps
- 01
Tell us what you need
One WhatsApp message or call about your situation.
About 30 seconds - 02
We check and quote
File checks first, then government fees, our fee and the timeline in writing.
Before anything is paid - 03
We file it
Submitted at Amer, Tasheel, MOHRE or the owning authority, in the right order.
24h target to submit urgent files - 04
Done, with updates
Progress on WhatsApp at every stage until the file is closed.
Named officer throughout
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MIRDXB PRO is a private PRO services company acting solely on the written authorisation of its clients. We are not a government body and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official agent of GDRFA Dubai, ICP, MOHRE, MOFA, Amer, Tasheel or any other authority. Government fees are passed on at cost; our own fee is quoted in writing before we start. Fees, eligibility rules and processing times are set by the relevant authority and can change without notice. This page is general information, not legal advice.