About the UAE Remote Work Residency
The UAE remote work residency lets you live in Dubai or elsewhere in the Emirates while working for a company outside the country. You get a residence visa, can open a local bank account and can sponsor family members.
Who this visa is for
- Remote employees working for a company outside the UAE
- Freelancers and business owners with clients abroad
- People who can show a stable income above the current threshold
Documents checklist
- Valid passport
- Employment contract
- Salary slip
- Health insurance
Your final list depends on your situation. We send you a personal checklist after your first call.
How Eurofly helps you apply
Book a 30-minute call
We confirm the UAE Remote Work Residency is the right route for you and explain the current requirements and fees.
Prove your remote income
Gather contracts, payslips or invoices and bank statements that meet the current income threshold.
We prepare and check your file
You get a document checklist. We review every page, fix gaps and complete the application forms with you.
Apply and get your decision
We submit the online application with you and track it until the decision.
Applying from Pakistan
This visa is applied for online. We prepare your documents, fill in the application with you and check everything before you pay the government fee.
If you are applying from Pakistan, we confirm the correct application centre, current waiting times and fees on your call, and prepare every document to the standard the UAE Remote Work Residency requires.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply while working for a company outside the UAE?
Yes. That is what the UAE Remote Work Residency is designed for: remote work for employers or clients based outside the UAE. We check that your contract and income meet the current rules.
Can my family join me?
Many digital nomad routes allow a spouse and children to join, usually with a higher income requirement. We confirm the current family rules for the UAE on your call.
How long does the UAE Remote Work Residency take?
Processing times change with the season and the workload at the embassy or immigration office. We give you a realistic, current timeline on your first call and track your case until the decision.
How much does Eurofly charge?
Your first call is €30 for 30 minutes. After that we quote a fixed package fee for the UAE Remote Work Residency before you pay anything more. Government and embassy fees are separate.
Rules change often. This guide was last reviewed on September 26, 2026. Income thresholds, fees and document rules are set by the authorities and can change without notice; we confirm the current requirements on your call.