UAE Virtual Working Programme (Remote Work Visa)
United Arab Emirates ARE
Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
The UAE Virtual Working Programme (Remote Work Visa) allows employed or self-employed individuals working for foreign companies to reside in Dubai for one year. It is administered by Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and offers access to Dubai's infrastructure and zero personal income tax environment.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $611
- Minimum Income
- $5,000/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Dependents (spouse and children) may apply for accompanying visas
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- No minimum stay requirement stated; the visa is valid for 1 year
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- The UAE levies no personal income tax. Residing in Dubai/UAE for 183+ days may allow establishment of UAE tax residency, potentially reducing tax obligations in high-tax home countries depending on treaty provisions.
- Renewal Cost
- $611
$5,000/month minimum salary from a foreign employer. Self-employed or freelancers must show equivalent monthly income from clients.
Key Requirements
- ✓Proof of employment contract or self-employment with income of at least $5,000/month
- ✓For employees: letter from employer, last month's pay slip, 3 months bank statements
- ✓For self-employed: business ownership documents, last 3 months bank statements showing $5,000+/month
- ✓Valid health insurance covering UAE
- ✓Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)
- ✓Application fee: $611 USD (AED 2,244) including health screening
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