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Dubai Remote Work Visa
Live in Dubai for a year on foreign income, from $3,500 a month
Dubai's remote work visa lets employees and business owners earning at least $3,500 a month from outside the UAE live in the emirate for a year, with Emirates ID, banking, and schooling access, renewable annually.
Timeline
2–5 weeks
Visa-free access
Residency, no passport
Residence required
One entry every 6 months
Family included
Spouse and children can be sponsored
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Remote employee
$42k
Employment contract with a foreign employer for at least one year.
Recoverable asset
Business owner
$42k
Ownership of a company outside the UAE for at least one year, with proven income.
Recoverable asset
Why it works
Program highlights
- One-year renewable residency without a UAE employer
- Emirates ID, UAE bank account and telecoms access
- Family sponsorship available
- Natural stepping stone to a company setup or Golden Visa
Tax position
0% personal income tax in the UAE
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Employment contract or business ownership outside the UAE, at least one year old
- Proof of $3,500+ monthly income for the last three months
- Valid passport with six months' validity
- Health insurance with UAE coverage
Questions
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