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Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa in Dubai

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

As a rule, requires proof of employment abroad and a minimum monthly income. GoldenKey processes the Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa for its company-formation clients and for individuals and employers across the UAE. Dubai businesses in districts such as Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Al Quoz use GoldenKey for Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa because we combine local presence with federal expertise. In Dubai, 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.

Why Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa

In short, requires proof of employment abroad and a minimum monthly income. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so supporting documents for Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa move without waiting for a weekly run.

How Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Request and checklist
    Step 1

    Request and checklist

    For most clients, tell us what you need and GoldenKey replies with a checklist and a written price for the Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai.

  2. Step 2: Document collection
    Step 2

    Document collection

    We collect scans or originals, check them against the authority's requirements and flag anything missing.

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

    Submission and follow-up

    GoldenKey lodges the application, pays the government fees for you and chases the issuing authority until approval. We keep a written record of this step so your file for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai is audit-ready.

  4. Step 4: Delivery
    Step 4

    Delivery

    Approved papers, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal.

Documents required

In our experience, for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

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

Pricing

All prices for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Pricing for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

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 2026-10-06.

Why the UAE

The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai a route to relocation as well as a business decision.

Why GoldenKey

On the ground, we will tell you plainly if Remote Work (Virtual Working) Visa is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. Crucially, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai happen the same day they are ready. Put simply, our quotations for the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.

Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss the remote work (virtual working) visa in Dubai.

Frequently asked questions

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?

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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