🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
AE / ARE #114
Nomad Score
63.0
Cities
11
Region
Arab League,
BRICS,
Middle East,
Arab World,
OPEC,
Remote Work Friendly Countries,
Coworking Hotspots,
Nomad Visa Countries,
Asia,
Asia,
Western Asia,
Emerging Markets,
Developing Countries
Currency
AED
🛂 IMMIGRATION OVERVIEW
Available Programs
8
💻 Digital Nomad Visas
1
🎓 Student Visas
1
🏠 Residency Programs
5
🏆 Citizenship Programs
1
💻 DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS (1)
| Visa Name | Duration | Income Req | Fee | Tax | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dubai Virtual Working Programme
Formal dn visa |
12 mo / 24 | $3,500/mo | $420 | Exempt | Yes |
🎓 STUDENT VISAS (1)
| Visa Name | Tuition | Work hrs/wk | Post-Study | Spouse Work | Proof of Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Visa | $10k-23k | -- | 60mo | No | -- |
🏠 RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (5)
| Program | Type | Duration | Min Investment/Income | Tax | Path to Citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneur) | Entrepreneur | 10yr | $136,000 | Exempt | No |
| UAE Golden Visa (Specialist/Professional) | Economic | 10yr | $8,170/mo | Exempt | No |
| UAE Green Visa (Freelancer) | Freelancer | 5yr | $8,170/mo | Exempt | No |
| UAE Startup Visa | Startup | 5yr | -- | Exempt | No |
| UAE Golden Visa (Investor) | Golden visa | 10yr | $545,000 | Exempt | No |
🏆 CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS (1)
| Program | Type | Timeline | Min Cost | Dual OK | Visa-Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Citizenship by Nomination | ⭐ Merit | -- | -- | Yes | 184 |
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