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Gulf News reader asks: Can the police seize my passport in the UAE?

Dubai-based lawyer clarifies the rules governing seizure of passprt

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Compiled by Huda Tabrez, Digital Content Specialist
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In which situations can police or public prosecutors seize your passport in the UAE?
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Article 45 of the UAE Criminal Procedure Law states the situations in which a passport can be seized.
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If accused of certain crimes, when released on bail the person's passport can be seized as guarantee.
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The Smart guarantee system means passports would no longer need to be held.
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The passport owner can still not leave the country until the judicial process is complete.
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