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Immigration offencesPossibly — unconfirmed
Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Sheltering, employing, or otherwise supporting an infiltrator (person in the UAE illegally)Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment: not less than 2 months
- Fine
- Fine AED 100,000 per infiltrator, up to AED 5,000,000
Fine multiplied by the number of infiltrators, capped at AED 5,000,000.
Using a visa for a purpose other than that for which it was granted (e.g. working on a visit / tourist visa)Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment (term not specified in article)
- Fine
- Fine of not less than AED 10,000
Imprisonment OR fine.
Forging visas or residencies, or using them unlawfullyPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment up to 10 years
- Fine
- —
Plus fines varying by document / manner of use (amounts not verified).
Failing to pay an accumulated overstay finePossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment up to 3 months
- Fine
- Fine up to AED 4,000
Court may also order deportation.
Entering or exiting through unofficial ports / by illegitimate meansPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment (term not specified in article as reported)
- Fine
- Fine (amount not specified in article as reported)
Note on this entry
Article numbers for the individual immigration tiers were not confirmed from official text; the statute citation is to the law as a whole for these tiers.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion, deportation / entry bans (administrative). If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.