Dubai (Middle East)

Dubai digital nomad visa has been available since March 2021 and welcomes remote workers to live in the UAE for one year. However, you can extend your stay, but you must re-apply for the visa.

Visa holders will have access to many of the services other residents do, including enrolling children in school, opening a bank account, and even applying for a bank loan.

Applicants may apply with their spouses, dependents, and parents. You may travel outside of the UAE, but you must not leave the country for more than six months at a time while on the Dubai digital nomad visa. Dubai is the first country in the Middle East to offer a digital nomad visa.

Dubai Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid for at least six months at the time of applying

• Work Remotely – You must work for a company, own a business, or freelance for clients located outside of the UAE with proof of employment or business ownership for at least one year

• Earn $3,500/month – You must meet the minimum income requirement

• Health Insurance – You must have health insurance coverage in the UAE

• Visa Fee – $611 total

• Visa Duration – 12 months (can renew for another 12 months)

• Processing time – 1-2 weeks

• Tax – No

• Permanent Residency – No

Steps to Apply

You may apply for the Dubai digital nomad visa either in the country or outside of it. It can be all done online.

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Copy of Passport

• Proof of Employment with One-Year Contract (if applicable)

• Proof of Business Ownership for More Than One Year (if applicable)

• Income Payslip to Prove Income

• Bank Statements from the Last 3 Months

• Proof of Health Insurance

Step 2: Submit the Application

The application can be done online. You’ll visit the Dubai digital nomad visa official website and complete the form requesting the application towards the bottom of the page.

You must also pay an $81 non-refundable processing fee when you submit your application.

Important: All fees related to obtaining the visa and residence permit will amount to $611 in total.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

All digital nomad visa applications are processed by AI Rais Travel Agencies LLC. You should receive an answer via email within five to seven days concerning your visa.