Travel Ban/Transit via dubai

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Based on your situation, transiting through Dubai on an Emirates flight is not recommended. Even if you are not planning to enter the UAE, there is a significant risk of being detained.​

Understanding Your Travel Ban
A deportation from the UAE automatically results in a re-entry ban. The type and duration of the ban depend on the reason for your deportation.​

Lifetime Ban: This is typically issued for serious crimes and is generally non-negotiable.​

Temporary Ban: These are often for lesser offenses, such as immigration violations or overstaying, and can last from one to five years.​

Given that your deportation followed a jail sentence, it is possible you have a more significant ban. A foreigner who has been deported cannot return to the UAE without special permission from the Director General of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.​

How to Check Your Ban Status
You can check the details of your travel ban through several official channels:

Online Portals: You can use the Dubai Police website or app to check the "Criminal Status of Financial Cases". The ICP Smart Services platform is another online tool you can use. The "Estafser" e-service allows you to check for any claims against you in public prosecution.​

Contact Authorities: You can try to contact the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or the Ministry of Interior (MOI) directly.​

Legal Representative: The most effective method would be to hire a UAE-based lawyer or legal consultant. They can make inquiries on your behalf, which is often necessary for cases involving criminal records.​

Transit and Travel to Other Countries
While a UAE travel ban does not prevent you from traveling to other countries, you should avoid transiting through any UAE airport. Airlines often check passenger lists and may deny boarding at your point of origin if you have a UAE ban. There is a risk of being detained upon arrival in the UAE, even if you are just in transit.​

Lifting a Travel Ban
It is possible to have a travel ban lifted, though it can be a difficult process, especially for bans related to criminal cases. In some instances, obtaining a pardon, court approval, or having a sponsor (like a company) can help in getting a ban lifted.