The Nomad Visa for Dubai, officially known as “Virtual Work Visa” was first rolled out by the Emirati government in October 2020. It gives the workers the right to live and work remotely in Dubai for one year provided he or she meets the eligibility requirements. Dubai is alpha+ global city that provides a high standard of living and luxurious lifestyle to its inhabitants.
The major eligibility for Nomad Visa for Dubai from India is that a worker should be remote employees of a foreign company or self-employed/freelance with an external client. You need a salary of $3500 per month which can be proven through bank statements, payslips and tax records. The age of the applicant should be more than 18 years old and one must also have medical insurance so as to cover the cost of the healthcare in Dubai. Furthermore, the passport should have at least six months of remaining validity before applying. The Nomad Visa for Dubai is for one year only. Once that period is exhausted you need to apply afresh for the visa.
The major documents required for a Nomad Visa for Dubai from India is a passport with at least six months of validity, a passport sized photograph, health insurance with UAE coverage, proof of accommodation, a payslip showing minimum income of $3500 per month and bank statements from the past six months. Apart from that one must also have proof of remote work or employment by a non Emirati company with a contract of at least one year. Applicants from some nationalities might be required to furnish additional documents as well.
The process of application for Nomad Visa from Dubai includes gathering the required documents mentioned above. After gathering the documents the next step is applying for a Nomad Visa on GDFRA or the General Directorate of Foreigners and Residency Affairs website or Invest Dubai website. Fill out the application form and upload all the required documents and pay the fees. It typically takes 5-14 business days for the visa application to be processed. A temporary visa will be issued and you will come to Dubai so as to get your medical checkup and apply for Emirates ID. A point to be noted that applications can also be made through AMER Center in Dubai.
A Nomad Visa for Dubai applied from outside Dubai costs $101 as of August 2024 while from an AMER center in Dubai costs $334. All these costs are inclusive of Value Added Tax or VAT.
Not all visa applications for Nomad Visa for Dubai are accepted by the authorities. One needs to ensure the documents are complete, consistent and correct. So as to ensure that your visa application is accepted you can also consult with experts.
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