United Arab Emirates
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Open World map layers โNaturalisation
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
Freelancers and self-employed can qualify.
Official applicationUAE 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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