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United Arab Emirates

Gulf · cost index 78 · avg rent €1,500 · English high

UAE Remote Work Visa

Virtual Working Programme (Remote Work Residence Visa)

Verified
Min income
€3,250 / monthly
Tax on foreign income
0%
Initial stay
1 yr
Renewable
Yes
Path to PR
No
Processing
5–10 days
Government fee
€265
Family allowed
Yes
Pets
Allowed

Before you apply

  • The threshold is tiered: employees need $3,500/month, but BUSINESS OWNERS need $5,000/month plus a company operating for at least a year.
  • Since January 2026 you must show SIX months of bank statements, not three. Recent job-changers and new freelancers cannot yet file.
  • The visa is void if you stay outside the UAE for more than 6 consecutive months. This is a residence visa, not a flexible nomad pass.
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