Answer: No. Under UAE law, crimes involving forgery of visas, residence permits, or other official documents required for entry into the country must result in imprisonment. The court has no authority to cancel, substitute, or suspend the minimum prison sentence.
Legal Basis:
Article 24 and Article 32 of Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 Concerning the Entry and Residence of Foreigners.
Relevant case law:
Case No. 15 of 2025 / Federal Supreme Court / Criminal