Nomad Visas in the UAE (Remote Work Visa) – What Is It?

Digital Nomad Visas are a new global trend. Many progressive countries are trying to attract talented, groundbreaking people to their territory and are creating all the conditions for it. The United Arab Emirates, which introduced the Digital Nomad Visa and the Self-Employed and Freelance Visa in 2022, is no exception. Why they are so in demand, we will analyze in today's material.

Who are digital nomads?

The term "digital nomad" first appeared in 1997 in a book by Tsugio Makimoto and David Mathers. At the time, no one could have imagined that this work would prove so prophetic. Although one author was a physicist and the other a therapist, they captured the spirit of the times: technology had turned the world upside down, allowing people to travel and work from anywhere on the planet.

Today, millions of people live and work without being tied to a specific location. All they need is an Internet connection, a laptop and a profession that lends itself to remote work. Professionals who have chosen this way of life are highly educated, courageous and creative. That is why the authorities of various countries are interested in them.

UAE Digital Nomad Visa: all the details

UAE Digital Nomad Visa is a specially designed visa that gives remote workers the opportunity to live and work in the country for long periods of time. It offers flexibility, freedom and a great opportunity to move to the Emirates without spending too much. The Digital Nomad Visa is also available for those entrepreneurs who are based outside the UAE. It allows independent entrepreneurs to legally reside in the Arab state and manage their business remotely.

The advantages of a Nomad Visa

UAE Nomad visas are a great opportunity for those who wish to reside in a country with one of the most booming economies in the world. They offer their holders the following benefits:

• An attractive tax regime;
• The right to sponsor their family (relevant for the Digital Nomad Visa);
• Access to high-tech medicine;
• The ability to open a bank account, rent real estate, and get an education that is in demand in almost every country;
• Access to a wide range of entertainment.

It's not just freelancers and remote workers who are interested in Nomad visas. Companies are also motivated to hire such workers. Thanks to such cooperation, companies can expand their horizons in the search for the specialists they need and have the opportunity to pay only for the result, not for the time of work.

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How to become a Digital Nomad Visa holder?

The UAE Digital Nomad Visa is issued for 1 year with the possibility of extension. To open it, you need to provide the following documents:

• A passport valid for more than six months;
• A copy of the first page of your passport;
• Medical insurance for the entire period of stay in the UAE.

Employees of foreign companies must also present:

• Employment contract/agreement confirming the employee's employment with a foreign company (the contract must be valid for one year or more);
• A salary statement confirming the employee's monthly income of USD 3.5 thousand or more;
• A bank statement for the last 3 months.

It is not at all necessary to come to the UAE to apply for a visa: it can be done remotely.

Contacts

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Barsha Heights, I-Rise Tower, 29th Floor, Office 5