Let’s be honest, most of us at least thought about visiting the United Arab Emirates as Tom Cruise climbs Burj Khalifa in a heart-throbbing stunt for his movie Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. The UAE has become a popular tourism destination, it is the fourth largest economy in the Middle East, with tourism being one of its biggest non-oil sources of revenue. Many people look for the chance to work in Dubai, sight-see in Palm Jumeirah and shop in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has been facilitating its visa programs and just recently unveiling a groundbreaking residency program. On March 21st, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced the approval of a one-year remote work visa. The UAE, in addition, approved five-year multiple-entry tourist visas.
In the midst of COVID-19, individuals adapted to the concept of Work from Home, it is no longer a strange concept but rather an encouraged one. Digital adoption is in turn witnessing an accelerating growth. Economies and people have suffered great tragedies due to the pandemic, that and the aftermath is yet to end. However, great hope is at bay and flourishing development is in sight.
Remote Work Visa
Thanks to the new remote work visa, people will now be able to obtain a residence permit to live in the UAE. Individuals will do their work in the country for their employer overseas. Who says we can’t achieve proper work while enjoying a vacation!
The new remote work visa “enables employees from all over the world to live and work remotely from the UAE even if their companies are based in another country”, as unveiled on Twitter by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
Cost & Reward:
The remote work visa only costs $611, inclusive of application fees, processing costs, medical and Emirates ID. After obtaining the visa, individuals will be rewarded with benefits such as: utilities, telecoms, schooling and access to zero income tax policy. Those benefits are similar to the ones provided to other residents of the UAE.
Eligibility:
Criteria ought to be met in order to obtain a Remote work Visa, as follows:
- Passport with a minimum of six months validity.
- Health insurance with UAE coverage validity.
- Employees: Proof of employment from a current employer with a 1-year contract validity, at least $5,000 salary per month, last months’ payslip and three months bank statements.
- Business Owners: proof of ownership of the company for a minimum of twelve months as well as around $5,000 income per month in addition to three months bank statements.
The UAE is looking to become a hub for talents and expertise from around the globe, with the newly approved remote work visa allowing people to enter the country under self-sponsorship and work in accordance with terms and conditions issued with the visa. This is expected to boost tourism and the national economy along with people’s lifestyle.
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visas
This program will be available for all nationalities as the UAE seeks to ease the traveling process for tourists in an attempt to encourage its economic growth. Tourists, hence, will have the ability to visit the Emirates multiple times on self-sponsorship and stay for 90 days per visit with an extension option for another 90 days.
“We also approved a multiple entry tourist visa for all nationalities to strengthen the UAE’s status as a global economic capital,” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, declared.
The UAE is reaffirming its goals for a thriving economic status on a global-scale and provide the best of the best quality of life for residents and citizens.
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