Dubai Tourist Visa Eligibility with Pending Criminal Case

905 votes

Since no charge sheet has been filed and you're only on bail with no conviction, a merely pending criminal case generally does not automatically bar you from travelling abroad, including tourist travel to Dubai.

Advocate Mohanraj LawRato

547 votes

Dear Client… Standard tourist Visa issued by via travel agencies generally do not require a police clearance certificate or criminal background check for short-term tourism… main problem in your case with ongoing investigation FIR we need to clarify whether your bail order specific order is there shall not leave country without prayer permission if your bail order available can you share I will explain more about it

Advocate Iyappan. E LawRato

863 votes

Yes, the pending criminal case can affect the procedure for travelling to Dubai, but it does not automatically mean that a Dubai tourist visa will be refused. The important issue is the bail order and whether the Indian criminal court has restricted foreign travel. Passport Seva specifically states that where a criminal case is pending before a criminal court, a person can obtain/use a passport subject to written permission from the court allowing travel abroad

Advocate Elango D LawRato

758 votes

A pending criminal case does not automatically prevent you from applying for a Dubai tourist visa or travelling abroad. However, since you are an accused in a pending criminal case, you should first check the conditions imposed in your bail order. If the bail order requires prior permission before leaving India, you must obtain permission from the concerned trial court before travelling. You may file an application before the concerned criminal court seeking permission to travel to Dubai for tourism, mentioning the proposed dates, purpose of travel, duration of stay and undertaking to return and cooperate with the proceedings. The court may impose conditions such as furnishing an undertaking, providing travel details and ensuring your appearance on hearing dates. Since no charge sheet has been filed till date and you state that you have no connection with the alleged offence, these facts can be brought to the court’s notice. You should also verify whether any Look Out Circular, warrant or specific restriction on foreign travel has been issued against you. As regards the Dubai tourist visa, the pending case may be relevant to visa/passport processing, but it does not by itself mean that the visa will necessarily be rejected. Do not travel without obtaining the required court permission, as violation of bail conditions can have serious consequences. The Supreme Court has also recognised that foreign travel by an accused on bail is subject to the criminal court’s permission and conditions.

Advocate Hemalatha Narayanan LawRato

676 votes

Hello Sir/Mam, since this is a criminal case this may affect your tourist visa. so it is better you clear the case and go to Dubai. For more details and clarifications please do feel free to contact us. thank you

Advocate Adhithyan C LawRato