UAE cracks down on illegal workers - 2006 POEA Advisory
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration cautions applicants for
overseas jobs against going to work in the United Arab Emirates using
tourist visas.
The UAE immigration authorities are currently conducting a random check
among establishments and companies to determine if they are employing
expatriates with tourist visas. This is clear indication that immigration
authorities are now seriously implementing the prohibition for visit visa
holders to work, paid or unpaid, either on a part-time or full time basis.
Visit visa holders found to be violating the law are subject to immediate
deportation following their detention for seven days while their employer
face penalty.
