🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · Digital Nomad Visa
Remote-work visa programs, income requirements, duration, taxes, and application steps.
The UAE offers a remote-work residence visa (a one-year virtual-working programme) that lets people employed by a company outside the UAE live in the country while working remotely. Applicants must show employment with a foreign employer, a minimum monthly income, and valid health insurance. It is issued at federal level and via Dubai's programme.
- The remote-work (virtual working) visa is for people employed by a company outside the UAE.
- Requirements include proof of foreign employment, a minimum monthly income and health insurance.
- It is typically a one-year residence that can be renewed.
- Apply via the federal channel (u.ae) or Dubai's virtual working programme.
Official authorities
- Remote-work visa (u.ae)
Official UAE Government portal — remote-work residence.
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