Illegal visa trade still flourishes

The labour ministry's steps to curb the visa trade racket has merely increased the prices of work permits in the illegal market.

The fraud flourishes as ever before, with many expatriates allegedly paying up to Dh30,000 to get employment visas through back doors.

A Moroccan woman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said she paid Dh30,000 to her UAE sponsor in return for a three-year employment visa.