Virtual Work Residence
Dubai remote work visa
This one-year residence permit lets a foreigner live in the UAE while working remotely for an organisation outside the country. It is issued without a UAE sponsor or host. You need proof of remote work and a monthly income of at least USD 3,500.
1 entry rule for United Arab Emirates based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in United Arab Emirates
Money
3
Currency
United Arab Emirates Dirham
AED
United Arab Emirates Dirham
Cost of living
69
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Living
1
Happiness
#19 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Remote employees, or people working for organisations based outside the UAE, who earn at least USD 3,500 a month and want to live in Dubai.
Eligibility
Remote work for a foreign organisation
You must work remotely for an organisation located outside the UAE, and you need evidence of this.
Minimum income
Show proof of a monthly income of at least USD 3,500, or the equivalent in another currency.
USD 3,500
Minimum monthly income
Official wording
You need proof of a monthly income of at least USD 3,500, or the equivalent in another currency.
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
6 months
Passport validity
Official wording
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementHealth insurance
- Document checklistRecent colour photo (white background)
- FeesVirtual work entry visa fee
The full requirements are for members
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- 7 documents
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- 7 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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