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Virtual Working Visa 2026

The Virtual Working Visa is the UAE’s remote-work residence visa for employees and freelancers working for companies outside the UAE. GoBroad tracks the UAE visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.

Sponsorship

Self (remote income)

For

Working remotely from the UAE

Duration

1 year, renewable

Who the Virtual Working Visa is for

Remote employees of foreign firms
Digital nomads
Freelancers with overseas clients

Countries offering the Virtual Working Visa

Frequently asked questions

What is the Virtual Working Visa?

Virtual Working Visa is the UAE’s remote-work residence visa for employees and freelancers working for companies outside the UAE. The virtual working programme lets remote workers live in the UAE while employed abroad.

Does the Virtual Working Visa lead to visa-sponsored jobs?

GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks the UAE updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.

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