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There are now dozens of remote-work permits. The differences that matter are renewability, family inclusion, tax treatment and whether the time counts towards anything.
Key takeaways
- Ask whether the permit renews indefinitely or expires hard.
- Ask whether dependants are included and whether they can study.
- Ask whether time on the permit counts towards permanent residence.
Where the answer to all three is no, treat it as a long tourist stay with paperwork, and price it accordingly.
Working through this for your own family? Book a consultation and an adviser will assess your position directly.
The UAE comparison
For higher earners, the UAE's remote work route sits alongside a genuine long-term option in the Golden Visa. That optionality is worth more than a slightly cheaper permit elsewhere.