Visa Issuance (Virtual Work)
A foreigner who takes part in remote employment (virtual work) is given a residence visa without employment, which entitles him to remain in the country for (60) sixty days from the date of entry until the end of the requirements for granting residence.
1. A recent personal photo in colour with a white background.
2. A passport copy valid for at least 6 months.
3. Provide evidence that he works for an entity outside the UAE and that the work is being done remotely.
4. Submit proof that he has a monthly income of no less than (3,500) US dollars or the equivalent in foreign currencies.
5. Submit a valid health insurance document.
2. A passport copy valid for at least 6 months.
3. Provide evidence that he works for an entity outside the UAE and that the work is being done remotely.
4. Submit proof that he has a monthly income of no less than (3,500) US dollars or the equivalent in foreign currencies.
5. Submit a valid health insurance document.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Center:
1. Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Amer Service Center:
1. Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Virtual work visa fee: AED200 dirhams. Plus VAT (5%)
Additional fees (if the sponsored person is inside the country):
Knowledge dirham: AED10
Innovation dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Note: The total amount of the visa may vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the sponsored person or for any other reasons that may require that.
Additional fees (if the sponsored person is inside the country):
Knowledge dirham: AED10
Innovation dirham: AED10
Fee inside the country: AED500
Note: The total amount of the visa may vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the sponsored person or for any other reasons that may require that.
1. The virtual work has a one-year, extendable period of residence from the date of issuance.
2. For the same period, he can sponsor his family.
2. For the same period, he can sponsor his family.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Centre:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers
The service is available 24/7
Amer Service Centre:
The service is available during the normal operating hours of AMER Centers
48.0 Hour(s)
Service details last updated on:
23/05/2023
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