Dubai has rolled out new regulations to make it easier for divorced parents to travel abroad with their children. These changes aim to remove the hassle and bureaucratic steps previously involved, aligning with Dubai’s vision for community welfare under the D33 Social Agenda. Keep reading to find out all the new updated details you need to know.
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Family Travel Ban Lifted
In an announcement on social media platform X, Dubai Courts revealed their new approach: “Dubai Courts adopt a new procedure to facilitate the travel of custodians and their dependents in line with the ‘Social Agenda 33.’ This initiative aims to enhance family happiness, provide top-tier housing and healthcare, and develop an educational system that meets Dubai’s future goals while promoting a tolerant and nationally proud society.”
Streamlined Process For Travel
Under the old rules, parents had to:
- Obtain a judge’s decision to travel with their children
- Secure a sponsor to ensure the child’s return
- Submit an exemption letter to the Criminal Investigation Department to temporarily lift the travel ban
New & Improved Procedures
The revamped process still requires a judge’s decision and sponsor approval but simplifies the rest:
- Issue a judge’s decision allowing travel
- Approve a sponsor to ensure the child’s return
- Lift the travel ban through the Freedom Restriction System
- Reinstate the travel ban upon the child’s return and lift it for the sponsor
How To Access The New Service
Parents can benefit from this new service by submitting a request to register a file, which includes an order on a petition – permission to travel with children for a specified period. You can visit the UAE government portal for divorce here.
A Step Towards A Happier Community
These changes reflect Dubai’s commitment to supporting family cohesion and happiness, ensuring that administrative hurdles do not stand in the way of meaningful family experiences and the well-being of children.
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