With the aim to attract talents and expertise from all over the world, the UAE cabinet approved the ‘Remote Work Visas’ scheme on March 21, this year to enable employees from all over the world to work remotely from the UAE.

The one-year visa allows foreigners to enter the UAE under self-sponsorship and work in line with terms and conditions issued with the visa.
The virtual working programmed is for people who live and work outside the UAE, start-ups and entrepreneurs who meet the eligibility criteria.
More recently, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has revealed steps to apply for the visa on its social media channels. The application process listed below is subject to interested candidates who are applying for visas from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah only.

Those wishing to apply from Dubai must need to process their application through the Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) website visitdubai.com.

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