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UAE Remote Work / Virtual Working Programme

United Arab EmiratesDigital Nomadmedium confidence

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.

Investment
$611 application + medical
Processing
1 months
Min stay
0 days/year
Tax rate
0% income tax, 0% CGT, 0% wealth tax%

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Key Details

Min income$5,000/mo
Leads to PRNo
Dual citizenship
Remote workYes
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes
Valid for1.0 years

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 confidence

Highlights

  • 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.

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Tax Notes

The UAE has a zero tax regime, including no income tax or capital gains tax.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: medium

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