Immigration News - Global Entry, Work authorization, United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates | UAE updates guidance for remote-work visas Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) January 27, 2026 The Emirati government issued updated guidelines for remote-work visa applicants as of December 2025. Key Points: The remote-work visa, announced in March 2021, allows foreign nationals employed outside the UAE to live and work in the UAE for a one-year period. The new guidelines require foreign nationals to submit proof of earning a monthly salary of no less than US$3,500 or the equivalent in local currency. Foreign nationals must provide evidence that they work for an entity outside the UAE and that the work is being done remotely. Foreign nationals can apply for a remote-work visa through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security’s public services platform. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. Copyright © 2026 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.