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🇦🇪nomad Visa

Residence visa for working outside the UAE (Remote Work Visa)

United Arab Emirates

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Duration

1 year (renewable)

Visa Fee

$287

Time

1-3 weeks

Complexity

Medium

About this Visa

This visa allows you to live in the UAE while you work for a company in another country. It is perfect for remote workers and digital nomads who want to enjoy life in Dubai or other emirates. You get a legal residence ID (Emirates ID), which lets you rent an apartment and open a bank account. The visa is unique because you do not need a UAE company to sponsor you. You sponsor yourself. However, you cannot take a job with a local company in the UAE. Your income must come from outside the country.

Key Benefits

  • Live legally in Dubai or any other emirate
  • Keep your current job in your home country
  • Sponsor your husband, wife, and children
  • Open a personal bank account
  • Rent a house or apartment in your name
  • Enroll your children in local schools
  • Enter and leave the country as often as you like

Eligibility & Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be currently employed by a company outside the UAE
  • Must earn a monthly salary of $3,500 or more
  • Must pass a security background check
  • Must pass a medical fitness test
  • Must have health insurance coverage in the UAE

Financial Requirement

Minimum monthly income of $3,500 proved by last 3 months' bank statements.

Documents

  • PassportMust be valid for at least 6 more months
  • Employment ContractValid for at least one year from your current employer
  • Salary CertificateA letter from your employer stating your salary
  • Bank StatementsLast 3 months showing your salary deposits
  • Health InsuranceMust cover you in the UAE
  • PhotoRecent passport-style photo with a white background

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.