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United Arab Emirates

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Naturalisation

30 Years

Dual citizenship

Restrictive/Conditional

Birthright

No

Ancestry

1 Generation

PIT top rate

0%

Corporate tax

9%

Territorial tax

Yes

Wealth tax

No

Crypto tax

exempt

Unemployment

2.15%

Social security (EE)

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Pathways published

7

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UAE Virtual Working Programme

Digital nomad

1-year residence for remote workers employed by companies outside the UAE.

UAE Golden Visa

Investor / investment

5- or 10-year renewable, self-sponsored residence for qualifying investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talent, students and other designated categories.

UAE Green Residence โ€” investor / business partner

Investor / investment

5-year renewable, self-sponsored Green Residence for investors and business partners in UAE commercial activities.

UAE Green Visa (Remote / Freelance)

Residency

3,600/mo60 mo initial

Freelancers and self-employed can qualify.

Official application

UAE Employment (Standard Residence) visa

Sponsored work

Standard employer-sponsored residence for workers recruited by UAE companies.

UAE freelance permit with residence

Unsponsored work

Self-sponsored freelance residence via MOHRE or free-zone freelance permits.

UAE Green Visa

Unsponsored work

5-year self-sponsored residence for skilled employees, freelancers, and investors.

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Mobility (FoM)

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Travel risk

Asia/Dubai

Timezone

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Population

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