Visas for Digital Nomads in Dubai
Summary: Find essential information about the digital nomad visa for working in Dubai.
Program: Virtual Working Programme
Length of Stay: The program offers a 12-Month travel permit
Fees: Application fee is USD $287.
Online Application Available: Yes
Requirements & Documents: Passport valid for at least 6 months and health insurance valid for coverage in the UAE. Business owners must provide proof of ownership for at least one year and an average monthly income of $5,000 dollars (U.S.), and bank statements for the previous 3 months. Employees of companies they do not own must provide proof of employment with a one-year contract valid for one year, a pay slip for the previous month and bank statements for the previous 3 months. All applications will be reviewed and processed by DTCM's official partner, Al Rais Travel Agencies LLC.
Covid-19 Testing Required: Yes
Application Timing: Those entering Dubai must have a negative PCR test within 3 days of arrival. One of the great options of this program is that travelers can enter on a tourist visa and then convert is to the Virtual Working Programme if they so desire. There is no mandatory quarantine at this time unless you test positive for COVID-19.
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Located in the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is a modern, cosmopolitan city with a huge population of expatriates.
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
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