United Arab Emirates digital nomad visa (2026)
Virtual working programme
Income requirement
$3,500 / month
as of August 2026Source: gdrfad.gov.ae
How this figure is worked out
Stated by the official source: Proof of a monthly income of no less than USD 3,500, or the equivalent in foreign currencies.
- How long it lasts
- One year from issuance, extendable. Family can be sponsored for the same period
- What it costs
- AED 200 virtual work visa fee plus 5% VAT, with further fees if the applicant is already inside the country
- Tax treatment
- No local income tax
The UAE levies no personal income tax on individuals.
What you need to qualify
- Evidence that you work for an entity outside the UAE and that the work is done remotely
- Proof of a monthly income of no less than USD 3,500
- A passport valid for at least six months
- A valid health insurance document
- A colour photograph with a white background
Worth knowing. Issued as a residence visa without employment. Entry gives 60 days to complete the residence requirements.
Do you qualify for the Virtual working programme?
Enter your monthly income to check it against the requirement, about $3,500 a month.
Common questions
- Does United Arab Emirates have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes. United Arab Emirates offers the Virtual working programme. The income requirement works out at about $3,500 a month. How long it lasts: one year from issuance, extendable. Family can be sponsored for the same period. The date and source are shown on this page. Requirements change, so confirm with the official source before applying.
- How much income do you need for the Virtual working programme?
- Stated by the official source: Proof of a monthly income of no less than USD 3,500, or the equivalent in foreign currencies.
- Will you pay tax in United Arab Emirates on the Virtual working programme?
- The UAE levies no personal income tax on individuals.
- Is this information current?
- Every figure on this page carries an "as of" date and a link to the official source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Where the law states a multiple of a published wage rather than a fixed amount, we store the rule and recalculate, so the figure stays right when the wage moves. Nomad-visa rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before applying.