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In force 1 Mar 2024
In force Visa & immigration

Virtual Working programme harmonised at federal level

The Virtual Working programme — originally a Dubai-specific 2020 initiative — was harmonised under the federal ICP framework from March 2024, with consistent processing across all seven emirates. Income threshold (US$5,000/month) and 1-year duration unchanged.

Who it affects: Remote workers using the Virtual Working Programme.

ICP — Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security ↗ · GDRFA — General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (Dubai) ↗ · verified 2026-04-19