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Dubai Tightens Remote-Work Visa: Six-Month Bank Statements Now Required

Dubai Tightens Remote-Work Visa: Six-Month Bank Statements Now Required

Effective immediately, applicants for Dubai’s Remote Working Visa must show six months—not three—of bank statements, making it harder for newly self-employed or recently relocated professionals to qualify. The change reflects Dubai’s move from attracting sheer numbers of digital nomads to screening for income stability.

Apr 2, 2026
Residency Grace Period Officially Ends; ICP Reverts to Normal Rules

Residency Grace Period Officially Ends; ICP Reverts to Normal Rules

The UAE’s special re-entry concession for residents with expired visas ended at midnight on March 31. Normal overstay fines and visa-validity checks have resumed, requiring businesses to revert to standard onboarding and renewal timelines.

Apr 2, 2026
MoHRE Issues Comprehensive Guide on Private-Sector Remote Work

MoHRE Issues Comprehensive Guide on Private-Sector Remote Work

On April 1, MoHRE released detailed rules covering hours, leave, insurance and contract formalities for private-sector remote workers, clarifying compliance expectations for employers as hybrid work scales up across the UAE.

Apr 2, 2026

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