UAE Remote Work / Virtual Working Programme
The UAE Virtual Working Programme allows remote workers to live in Dubai or Abu Dhabi while working for an employer based outside the UAE. Issued for 1 year and renewable. Zero personal income tax. World-class infrastructure.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Digital nomad visa: day-count is a maximum permitted stay, not a minimum-presence requirement; no rule mandates X days/yr to retain the status. Set to 0 to match the dataset''s definition (presence required to MAINTAIN status). Flagged for review.
low confidenceHighlights
- 0% income tax
- $5,000/month salary minimum
- 1 year renewable
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi
- World-class infrastructure
What could change
Changes in global remote work policies could affect this visa.
Tax Notes
The UAE has a zero tax regime, including no income tax or capital gains tax.