How to get Virtual Work Residency Permit in UAE ?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023




It is a visa under which a virtual work residence permit is issued to enter the country for a period of one year from the date of issuance, and the residence is without a guarantor and is extended for the same period.

Eligibility Criteria to get Virtual Work Residency Permit in UAE

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months;

  • Attach proof of his work for an entity outside the country and that the work is done remotely;

  • Attach proof that he has earned a monthly income of at least 3,500 US dollars and the equivalent in foreign currencies;

  • Attach a valid health insurance policy within the country

Documents Required for Virtual Work Residency Permit in UAE

Following documents are required to get Virtual Work Residency Permit in UAE

  • IDENTITY RECEIPT (Required)

  • Colored Photo (Required)

  • A copy of the passport of the beneficiary of the service (Required)

  • A Copy Of Health Insurance (Required)

  • Medical Fitness Test Result (Required)

  • Virtual Work Proof -Outside UAE- (Required)

  • Salary Certificate (3500 Dollars) or equivalent in foreign currency (Required)

Please note that the mandatory/optional documents may vary depending on the data entered in the application.

How to apply for Virtual Work Residency Permit in UAE?

You can apply for Virtual Work Residency Permit in UAE through the following channels.

Web Portal/Mobile

  • Access to the smart services system (digital identity or username).
  • Search for the service you want to apply for.
  • Fill in the application data, where applicable
  • Pay the service fee (if any)

Service Centers

  • Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Center
  • Get a Queue ticket and wait.
  • Submission of the application fulfilling all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee
  • Pay the service fee (if any)

Typing Centers

  • Visit the nearest Typing Center accredited from ICA
  • Submission of the application fulfilling all conditions and documents (if any) to the typing center employee
  • Pay the service fee (if any)

Service Fees for Virtual Work Residency Permit in UAE

Request Fees - 100.00 AED
Issue Fees - 100.00 AED
E-Services Fees - 28.00 AED
ICP Fees - 22.00 AED

Please note that the service fees may vary depending on the data entered in the application.

Terms & Conditions

  • The application will be canceled electronically after the lapse of (30) days in the event that the application is returned due to missing data or non-completion of the required documents.
  • The application will be canceled if it is returned (3) times due to missing data or non-completion of the required documents.
  • Issuance fees are refunded only if the application is rejected by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.

FAQs

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