Dubai-based NA Lawyers on 21 April launched an online and in-person service that allows individuals to determine within 24 hours whether a police, court or immigration travel ban has been placed on their passport. The move responds to a spike in last-minute airport detentions, which spiked 28 % in Q1 2026 according to Dubai Public Prosecution data released earlier this month.
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At the same time, travelers who confirm they are free from local restrictions often still need help navigating visa requirements for onward destinations. VisaHQ’s UAE portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/) streamlines that next step by providing up-to-date visa rules for over 200 countries, online applications and courier support, offering a convenient complement to NA Lawyers’ clearance checks.
The law firm aggregates records from Dubai Police, the Immigration Department and the Civil Courts, issuing a formal clearance certificate—or a list of outstanding cases—with legal guidance on how to lift restrictions. Managing Partner Nasser Al-Ansari said many bans stem from bounced-cheque cases or unresolved employment disputes, problems that often surface only when the traveller reaches the immigration counter. For multinational employers the tool offers a proactive compliance layer: HR can request batch screenings for assignees scheduled to depart the UAE for rotation or annual leave, avoiding costly re-tickets and project delays. The service also flags whether a traveller must obtain separate clearances in Abu Dhabi or the Northern Emirates. NA Lawyers is offering discounted rates for corporate accounts and says it is in talks with two global relocation management companies to white-label the API in mobility dashboards. While the UAE Ministry of Justice maintains a free online portal, that system shows only federal court judgments and often lags in updating police cases, making the new consolidated check particularly valuable for time-sensitive business travel.
At the same time, travelers who confirm they are free from local restrictions often still need help navigating visa requirements for onward destinations. VisaHQ’s UAE portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-arab-emirates/) streamlines that next step by providing up-to-date visa rules for over 200 countries, online applications and courier support, offering a convenient complement to NA Lawyers’ clearance checks.
The law firm aggregates records from Dubai Police, the Immigration Department and the Civil Courts, issuing a formal clearance certificate—or a list of outstanding cases—with legal guidance on how to lift restrictions. Managing Partner Nasser Al-Ansari said many bans stem from bounced-cheque cases or unresolved employment disputes, problems that often surface only when the traveller reaches the immigration counter. For multinational employers the tool offers a proactive compliance layer: HR can request batch screenings for assignees scheduled to depart the UAE for rotation or annual leave, avoiding costly re-tickets and project delays. The service also flags whether a traveller must obtain separate clearances in Abu Dhabi or the Northern Emirates. NA Lawyers is offering discounted rates for corporate accounts and says it is in talks with two global relocation management companies to white-label the API in mobility dashboards. While the UAE Ministry of Justice maintains a free online portal, that system shows only federal court judgments and often lags in updating police cases, making the new consolidated check particularly valuable for time-sensitive business travel.
