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UAE RESIDENCE WITHOUT A LOCAL EMPLOYER

Remote Work Visa

Service price

Initial application AED 13,000

Renewal indication AED 7,700

Typical timing

Pre-approval often 2–4 weeks

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Obtain one-year UAE residence and Emirates ID through documented remote income, beginning with pre-approval and finishing with medical and biometrics in the UAE.

For remote employees, overseas company owners and location-independent professionals who can document recurring income without a UAE employer or property investment.

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AT A GLANCE

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Term

1 year

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Income evidence

From USD 3,500 monthly

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Initial review

Often 2–4 weeks

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Indicative total

AED 13,000

PACKAGES & ROUTES

Compare before you choose.

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Initial application

Timing

Pre-approval often 2–4 weeks; 2–3 business days in UAE

Fee

Indicative total AED 13,000

Best for

First-time qualifying applicants

The source states AED 2,000 at pre-approval, with the balance after successful confirmation.

Start and pay AED 13,000
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Renewal

Timing

Approximately 2–4 days

Fee

Indicative total AED 7,700

Best for

Existing holders who remain eligible

Insurance and medical evidence are resubmitted; extended absence may require reissue instead.

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Cancellation

Timing

Case-dependent

Fee

Source indication AED 500

Best for

Changing to tourist, investor or another residence status

Cancellation must be completed formally; current authority fees are reconfirmed.

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COSTS & OFFICIAL FEES

Know who receives each payment.

Initial application

AED 13,000

Source total, with AED 2,000 stated for pre-approval before the remaining balance.

Renewal

AED 7,700

Source renewal indication, subject to travel history, document validity and current authority rules.

Cancellation

AED 500

Source indication for visa cancellation. Figures are indicative and may change with government tariffs, activity, property status, applicant profile and case complexity. Your written scope confirms current official and professional fees before work begins.

Government fees and eligibility rules may change. The current scope and official costs are confirmed before the application begins.

THE DECISION

Know what changes when the work is done.

01

The problem

The pre-approval file is document-heavy. Income, employment or company evidence, bank statements and UAE-valid insurance must tell one consistent story before the applicant travels.

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What you receive

You receive pre-approval coordination followed by the required UAE medical, biometrics, one-year residence and Emirates ID stages.

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What this avoids

The evidence is reviewed before the in-country phase, so missing bank stamps, inconsistent income records or unsuitable insurance can be addressed before travel.

ELIGIBILITY & KEY RULES

Check the route before you apply.

  • Documented remote income — The current source headline states USD 3,500 monthly, while an FAQ refers to USD 5,000. The applicable threshold is checked before filing.
  • Employment or ownership proof — Applicants need an employment contract or an overseas company licence that explains where the income comes from.
  • Bank history — Six months of personal or company statements must support the stated recurring income.
  • Insurance and UAE presence — Insurance must cover the UAE, and medical and biometric stages require the applicant to complete the route in the country.

WHO IT IS FOR

Recognisable client situations.

  • Remote employees — For applicants employed outside the UAE who can evidence ongoing remote income.
  • Business owners — For owners of an overseas company who work independently from Dubai.
  • Digital professionals — For qualifying traders, consultants and location-independent specialists with documented income.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Concrete work. Clear handover.

  • Eligibility review — Check income, employment or company evidence, insurance and travel position.
  • Pre-approval file — Preparation and submission of the initial remote-work residence application.
  • In-country completion — Coordination of entry status, medical examination, biometrics and Emirates ID.
  • Renewal guidance — Clear next steps for renewal or reissue depending on travel history and current rules.

WHAT ADA HANDLES

Personal involvement, made visible.

  • Pre-approval file — I review and submit the passport, photograph, income, bank and insurance evidence for the initial e-visa stage.
  • UAE completion plan — I coordinate the entry, medical examination, biometrics and residence completion in the correct sequence.
  • Renewal or change — I explain whether the case can be renewed or must be reissued after extended travel and coordinate cancellation or status change when required.

DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS

Prepare the right evidence once.

  • Personal documents
    • Passport valid for at least six months
    • High-resolution digital passport photograph
    • Personal status, education, profession and contact information requested by the application
  • Income evidence
    • Remote employment contract or overseas company licence
    • Six months of bank-stamped personal or company statements
    • Evidence that the income meets the threshold confirmed for the current application
  • Insurance
    • Policy in English
    • Coverage valid in the UAE for the required period
    • Any additional cover evidence requested at pre-approval

THE PROCESS

What happens after you start.

  1. Review — Confirm income, work relationship, insurance and document readiness.
  2. Pre-approval — Submit the initial application and respond to authority questions.
  3. Enter the UAE — Travel to Dubai once the applicable entry or status route is confirmed.
  4. Medical and biometrics — Complete the required in-person health and identity stages.
  5. Issue residence — Finalise the one-year residence and Emirates ID.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Real objections, answered directly.

  • What monthly income is required?

    The source page states USD 3,500 in its eligibility criteria. Because source sections are inconsistent, the current threshold is verified against the applicant profile before submission.

  • Can the whole process be completed remotely?

    No. Pre-approval can begin remotely, but the medical, biometrics and final residence stages require UAE presence.

  • Does my insurance need UAE cover?

    Yes. The source requires health insurance valid in the UAE for the residence period.

  • Does this visa automatically establish tax residence?

    No. A residence visa alone does not determine tax residence. Obtain advice for your personal circumstances.

  • What happens if I remain outside the UAE for more than six months?

    The source states that the visa may need to be reissued rather than renewed after an absence of more than six months. The current status is checked before a renewal or travel plan is agreed.

HOW THE WORK STAYS CLEAR

Proof in the way it is handled.

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Written scope

The route, professional work and known dependencies are agreed before filing.

02

Itemised costs

Professional, government and third-party fees are separated wherever the source supports it.

03

Direct access

Documents and relevant access are handed over when they form part of the completed service.

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No false approval promise

Banks, authorities and registries keep control of eligibility, approval and final timing.

THE NEXT STEP

Prove the income before you plan the trip.

Prepare the contract or company licence, six months of statements and UAE-valid insurance. Ada will check the evidence and confirm whether the pre-approval file is ready.

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04 / YOUR ROUTE

I know what I need

A focused consultation for a defined objective — designed to validate the route, close information gaps and move quickly into action.

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WHAT THIS ROUTE CAN INCLUDE

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A focused decision session

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Independent review of your current plan

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Prioritised next actions

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Direct route to the right specialist

CHOOSE WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR

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Remote Work Visa

Initial application AED 13,000

Pre-approval often 2–4 weeks

Renewal indication AED 7,700