The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a transformative overhaul of its travel ban procedures, aimed at modernising and expediting the process. The Ministry of Justice has launched a fully automated system that is set to streamline the removal of travel bans and eliminate bureaucratic delays.
Reform highlights
The newly implemented system, a key element of the UAE’s “Zero Government Bureaucracy” initiative, incorporates several significant enhancements:
- Automated Ban Removal: Individuals who meet the criteria will now have their travel bans automatically lifted, bypassing the need for manual intervention and simplifying the process.
- Immediate Processing: Replacing the previous multi-step procedure, the new paperless system allows for the nearly instantaneous lifting of travel bans, saving valuable time for both officials and residents.
- Elimination of Bureaucracy: The reform eradicates nine procedural steps, achieving a “100 percent zero bureaucracy rate” and significantly improving the efficiency of government services.
- No Documentation Needed: There is no longer a requirement for individuals to provide proof of lawsuit termination or other documents to lift a travel ban, further streamlining the procedure.
- Efficiency in Time: The overhaul reduces the time required to lift a travel ban from an entire working day to just a few minutes.
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The previous process for removing a travel ban involved a cumbersome legal procedure and the submission of documentation, often resulting in delays. With the introduction of this automated system, eligible individuals can now have their travel bans lifted almost instantly, removing the need for extensive paperwork and prolonged procedures.
