If your nomad visa is nearing expiry, plan the renewal in advance to maintain valid UAE residency and avoid an interruption in your Emirates ID. Our renewal service costs AED 3,800. GDRFA’s virtual work residence renewal has its own document requirements and application channels.
Plan the renewal before your visa expires
If your Dubai nomad visa is nearing expiry, start preparing for renewal in advance. Maintaining valid UAE residency helps avoid an interruption in your Emirates ID. Check your current residence details and gather the documents relevant to your application before submitting a renewal request.
The virtual work residence is renewed on its original conditions
For the virtual work residence route, the GDRFA virtual work residence renewal service states that renewal is made on the same conditions as the original residence. This describes that specific GDRFA service; requirements should not be assumed to apply identically to every UAE visa category.
Documents to prepare for a virtual work residence renewal
For this GDRFA virtual work residence renewal, prepare the listed documents and evidence. The authority notes that application requirements may vary depending on the data submitted.
- A recent personal photo.
- A valid passport.
- Health insurance.
- A medical fitness certificate.
- Proof of remote work for an employer or business outside the UAE.
- An income certificate showing at least the equivalent of USD 3,500 per month.
- The Emirates ID application receipt.
Choose an available GDRFA application channel
GDRFA lists its smart services, accessed using UAE PASS, as an online channel for this service. Applications can also be submitted through a Customer Happiness Center or an Amer center. Follow the instructions for the channel you choose and provide the required information and supporting documents.
Residence renewal and Emirates ID are connected
ICP residency renewal service information describes general residence renewal as linked to the Emirates ID application. For the GDRFA virtual work route, the Emirates ID application receipt is also among the listed renewal documents. Check the instructions that apply to your specific application.
Our renewal service costs AED 3,800
Our nomad visa renewal service costs AED 3,800. This is our service price, separate from government charges, which are set by the relevant authorities and may change. Contact us to discuss assistance with your renewal.