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UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa

A 1-year residence visa for employees of overseas companies working remotely from the UAE

The Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa is a 1-year residence visa for employees of overseas companies working remotely from the UAE. Our Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa include entry permit, status change, medical and Emirates ID, and Requires proof of employment abroad and a minimum monthly income. Requires proof of employment abroad and a minimum monthly income.

Key points

Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so papers for Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa move without waiting for a weekly run. Requires proof of employment abroad and a minimum monthly income.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Request and checklist
    Step 1

    Request and checklist

    As we tell every client, you tell us what you need and GoldenKey sends a checklist and a written price for the Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa you require. For UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

  2. Step 2: Document collection
    Step 2

    Document collection

    GoldenKey collects and verifies your documents before anything is submitted.

  3. Step 3: Submission and follow-up
    Step 3

    Submission and follow-up

    GoldenKey submits the application, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval. Nothing is submitted for UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa until you have reviewed and approved it.

  4. Step 4: Delivery
    Step 4

    Delivery

    On the ground, approved visas, documents or certificates are handed over and logged in your client portal.

Documents required

For UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

  • Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
  • The company trade licence and establishment card
  • Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
  • Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
  • Health insurance policy
  • Existing visa or entry permit copy

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Just as important, the figures below for UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Residence Visa
GoldenKey service feeAED 2,500

Full UAE residence visa processing including medical, Emirates ID and entry permit

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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.

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Why the UAE

As a rule, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. To be clear, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Every Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.

Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for UAE Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa in a single conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Can GoldenKey handle Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa for a company it did not set up?

Absolutely. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the documents required.

How long do Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa take?

Most residence visas complete within 5 to 10 working days inside the UAE once the entry permit is approved.

Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?

Yes — A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.

Are government fees included in your price for Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa?

On the ground, our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.

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