United Arab Emirates · Middle East

Virtual Work Residence Visa

You'll need about $3,500 a month in income.

Min. income: ≈ $3,500/mo$3,500 / month
Stay: 1 year
Renewable: Yes
Family: Not confirmed

Checked against gdrfad.gov.ae ↗

Requirements

Income rule: USD 3,500 per month
In USD: ≈ $3,500 per month (FX 2026-10-15)

Self-sponsored. GDRFA Dubai service page.

Fees

AED 200 permit + AED 20 Knowledge/Innovation Dirhams; AED 500 if applying inside UAE; AED 20 delivery

Bringing family

Not confirmed on the official source yet.

Taxes

Staying about 183 days or more in a year can make you a tax resident. US citizens owe US tax wherever they live. Speak to a cross-border tax adviser before you apply.

Sources & verification

Status: Verified, last checked Oct 15, 2026. We only show figures we could read on an official government source.

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