AE
United Arab Emirates
Western Asia
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AE · ARE · #114 · 11 cities
Nomad score
61/100
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Digital nomad visa
$3,500/month
minimum income · Dubai Virtual Working Programme
Student visas
1
Student Visa
Residency programs
5
UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneur) + 4 more
Citizenship routes
1
UAE Citizenship by Nomination
Digital nomad visas (1)
| Visa name | Duration | Income req | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Virtual Working Programme Formal dn visa | 12 mo | $3,500/month | Exempt |
Student visas (1)
| Visa name | Tuition | Work hrs/wk | Post-study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Visa | Full fee | Data unavailable | 120mo |
Residency programs (5)
| Program | Duration | Min investment/income | Tax | Path to citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneur) | 5yr | $136,000 | Exempt | No |
| UAE Golden Visa (Specialist/Professional) | 10yr | $8,170/mo | Exempt | No |
| UAE Green Visa (Freelancer) | 5yr | Data unavailable | Exempt | No |
| UAE Golden Visa (Real Estate) | 5yr | $545,000 | Exempt | No |
| UAE Golden Visa (Public Investments) | 10yr | $68,000 | Exempt | No |
Citizenship programs (1)
| Program | Type | Timeline | Min cost | Dual OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE Citizenship by Nomination | Merit | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Yes |