Virtual Working Programme (Dubai)
Renewable 1-year remote-work residency.
- $3,500/mo income
- 12-mo · renew
- No PR route
United Arab Emirates
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4.00%
Credit Card Rate
36.5%
Mortgage Rate
4.50%
Avg Rent (1BR)
$1,900
Real Estate / m²
$4,100
Cost of Living
56.9
Inflation (CPI)
2.1%
Last reviewed Mar 2026 · Sourced from official immigration portals.
Digital nomad visa
Available
Retirement visa
Available
Citizenship
Effectively closed
Path to PR
5 years
Tax residency trigger
90 days
Worldwide income taxed
No
Work rights
Employer sponsored
Healthcare score
81/100
Reading the latest visa rules…
Renewable 1-year remote-work residency.
AED 2M property or business, plus talent categories.
55+ with property/savings/income.
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