Nomad Visa【2024 edition】Visa information for countries where you can work in Nomad or freelance

Dubai, United Arab Emirates has introduced a new visa system called Work remotely from Dubai for people working remotely.

Overview

Valid for 1 year

The total cost of the program is $ 611, which includes application, processing, medical and Emirates ID fees.

Medical insurance that is effective for treatment with UAE or travel insurance with medical insurance is required, so prepare it yourself.

This insurance can be changed to UAE health insurance once the visa procedure is officially completed

Not allowed to leave the UAE for more than half a year

If it expires, you can apply again

Those who can apply

Non-Dubai Residents

Those who have an income equivalent to $ 5,000 per month

What you need to apply

• Passport with a minimum validity period of 6 months
• Health insurance with effective treatment in UAE
• Employer: Employment certificate from current employer and employment contract with a one-year validity period, monthly salary of $ 5,000 or more, last month's salary statement, bank statement for the past three months
• Business Owner: If you are the owner of the company, proof of company ownership for at least one year, average monthly income of $ 3,500, bank statement for the last three months

General comment

Dubai, which once thrived in the business community because of zero income tax

It is also a hub in Europe and Asia, and is easy to access.

At that time, I remember that it cost a lot of money (over $ 10,000) to get a freelance license in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so it will be an exceptionally reasonable visa.

Social security tax is also 0% for foreigners

The temperature rises considerably in summer, so it's tough unless you're strong against the heat.

Also, Dubai is more open to foreigners than other emirates, so it's tolerant of alcohol and women, but be aware that disrespecting religion can hurt you a lot.

In November 2020, there was news that the above Islamic law would be relaxed, but a follow-up report is awaited.

I feel that prices, including rent, haven't changed that much from living in Tokyo.