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Remote work visa

A one-year visa for people employed by, or running, a company outside the UAE.

Who it suits
Remote employees and owners of businesses abroad
Residence
1 year, renewable
Usually takes
1 to 3 weeks

If you work remotely for an employer outside the UAE, or own a business abroad, you can live in Dubai on a remote work visa. Your job and income stay abroad, and you get what other residents get: an Emirates ID, a bank account and a tenancy contract in your own name.

What you’ll need

  • An employment contract, or proof that you own a company abroad
  • Proof of monthly income at the required level, such as recent payslips and bank statements
  • Health insurance valid in the UAE
  • Passport and passport photo

How it goes

  1. 1 Check that your income meets the current requirement
  2. 2 Prepare the employment and income documents
  3. 3 Apply for the remote work visa
  4. 4 Medical test and Emirates ID biometrics
  5. 5 Visa issued, then rent your home

Rules, thresholds and government fees change. We confirm the current requirements with the issuing authority before you pay anything.

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