Two New Visas Announced
The UAE has launched two new visa categories: a remote work
visa, and a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa.
The one-year (renewable) remote work visa enables professionals
of any nationality to live and work remotely from the UAE even
though their employment is in another country. This is an expansion
of the Dubai-only virtual work visa announced earlier this
year.
Applicants will require health insurance covering UAE and a
passport with a minimum six-month validity. They also require
either proof of employment with a contract valid for at least one
year and a salary of at least $5000 per month, or proof of company
ownership for at least one year and an income of at least $5000 per
month.
The multiple-entry tourist visa will be granted for five years
without the need for a sponsor/guarantor. It is available to any
nationality and allows unlimited entries. For each entry, the visa
holder can stay in the country for up to 90 days, extendable by
another 90.
Please contact an immigration specialist for case-specific
advice.
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