Minimum income of $3,500 required to obtain Remote Work Visa in UAE

The United Arab Emirates offers a Remote Work Visa to foreigners working outside the country, allowing them to enter, reside, and work remotely for employers based abroad.

This visa is valid for one year and is renewable, provided the holder complies with the terms and conditions.

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) clarifies that this visa enables foreigners to reside in the UAE without a local sponsor.

The ICP stated that the documents required include proof of remote employment with a company or entity outside the UAE, evidence of a monthly income of at least $3,500 (or equivalent in other currencies), a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, a colored passport-sized photograph and a valid health insurance coverage within the UAE.

Applicants can apply through the smart services system via the ICP’s official website or the UAEICP mobile app. The visa permits entry into the UAE within 60 days of date of issuance.

It can be applied for on line by these steps: Registering and logging in to the ICP’s website or app, filling in the required details and upload necessary documents, paying the applicable fees, and evaluating the service and then the applicant will receive the visa via email.

The fees of the total application fee are Dhs350, including: visa issuance fee (Dhs100), application fee (Dhs100), smart services fee (Dhs100) and ICP service fee (Dhs50).