🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Visa Name
Dubai Virtual Working Programme
Local Name
برنامج العمل الافتراضي في دبي
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
24 months
Income Requirement
$3,500/mo
($42,000/yr)
Application Fee
$420
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Not required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Dependent Fee
$310
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Tax Regime
UAE zero personal income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
No
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
5–7 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Employees need $3,500/month minimum; business owners need $5,000/month + 1 year proof of company operation. Must provide 6 months of bank statements (increased from 3 months in Jan 2026). Holders can open bank accounts, sign leases, get UAE driving license, and sponsor dependents. 0% personal income tax. Visa fee reduced to AED 1,535 including Emirates ID in 2026 update. Spouse and children under 18 can be sponsored.
🏠 ALSO IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
United Arab Emirates also offers these long-term residency programs:
- UAE Golden Visa (Entrepreneur) (entrepreneur)
- UAE Golden Visa (Specialist/Professional) (economic)
- UAE Green Visa (Freelancer) (freelancer)
- UAE Startup Visa (startup)
- UAE Golden Visa (Investor) (golden visa)
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