UAE doubles bank-statement requirement for Remote Work Visa applicants
The UAE now wants six—rather than three—months of bank statements from Remote Work Visa applicants, effective 27 January 2026. The change raises the documentary bar but leaves the monthly income floor at US $3,500. Employers and digital nomads must plan for longer lead-times, yet the visa remains comparatively flexible and sponsor-free, keeping Dubai and Abu Dhabi attractive bases for high-earning remote workers.
