Do you have a travel ban in the Gulf?
Country-by-country guides to how travel bans are issued, how to check for one and how to lift it in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. Every rule links to the official source.
United Arab EmiratesExit permit: Not statedChecked 27 October 2026Saudi ArabiaExit permit: For some workersChecked 27 October 2026QatarExit permit: For some workersChecked 27 October 2026KuwaitExit permit: For some workersChecked 27 October 2026OmanExit permit: Not statedChecked 27 October 2026BahrainExit permit: Not statedChecked 27 October 2026
How to check, at a glance
| Country | Official way to check | Exit permit needed? |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai Police app or website, service for criminal status of financial cases | Not stated |
| Saudi Arabia | Absher (Ministry of Interior) and Qiwa (HRSD) | For some workers |
| Qatar | Metrash (Ministry of Interior app), travel ban circulars | For some workers |
| Kuwait | Sahel government e-services app | For some workers |
| Oman | Not stated | |
| Bahrain | Travel Ban Service, Bahrain national portal (Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments) | Not stated |