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Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa in Abu Dhabi

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

GoldenKey's Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa cover a 1-year residence visa for employees of overseas companies working remotely from the UAE, with a named consultant handling every government step on your behalf. The Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa is a 1-year residency visa for employees of overseas companies working remotely from the UAE. From day one, in Abu Dhabi, Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa is handled by GoldenKey's team through the local authority offices, and our consultants visit them in person when a file needs it. Just as important, abu Dhabi businesses in districts such as Al Reem Island, Khalifa City, Mussafah, Al Maryah Island and Corniche use GoldenKey for Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa because we combine local presence with federal expertise.

Why Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa

To be clear, remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa are available to our own company-formation customers and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. On the ground, requires proof of employment abroad and a minimum monthly income.

How Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Request and checklist
    Step 1

    Request and checklist

    You tell us what you need and GoldenKey sends a checklist and a written price for the Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa you require.

  2. Step 2: Document collection
    Step 2

    Document collection

    We gather scans or originals, check them against the licensing authority's current requirements and flag anything missing. If the authority raises a query on the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi at this stage, we handle it the same day.

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

    Submission and follow-up

    GoldenKey submits the file, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval.

  4. Step 4: Delivery
    Step 4

    Delivery

    Approved documents, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi.

Documents required

For most clients, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi.

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

Pricing

Just as important, pricing for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi 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.

Why the UAE

Just as important, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

After your Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. In our experience, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi. Day to day, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit.

Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Abu Dhabi, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.

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.

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

Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the issuing authority.

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