There are a lot of new developments coming almost every other day regarding visas across the world. And the UAE is no different! However, recent news about the One Year Freelance Residency Visa launched by the UAE that had been claimed by some social media influencers is actually fake. Here’s all you need to know about the development.
One-Year Freelance Residency Visa Claims Fake
According to a report by the Khaleej Times, it was revealed that immigration experts and typing centre agents have denied that the UAE has launched a One Year Freelance Residency Visa. According to social media claims, the nation had launched this visa, which was expected to allow holders to live and work in the country and even switch jobs easily. However, experts have claimed that this is actually the Virtual Work Visa, which is being claimed as the viral one of freelance residency visas. According to the requirement, a person must produce proof that they work remotely for an organisation, which is outside the UAE and they must also have a monthly income of about AED13,000.
About The Virtual Work Visa
At this point, it’s worth mentioning that the social media influences had also posted claims that anyone who comes to the UAE can take One Year Residency Visa by just using their passport. They also mentioned that this would give job seekers the freedom to work as freelancers while also switching jobs easily without having to get on the company’s visa! All of this also turns out to be fake and is often put forward by fraudulent typing centres and visa companies.
These experts have also gone so far as to admit that people who have claimed these so-called visas have not been allowed to enter the UAE. The fraudulent typing centres give these one-year remote working visas by using fake documents. As a result, the person receiving it cannot enter the country!
More Information About This Visa
However, if you’re wondering what is remote work visa, this was launched by the UAE cabinet in 2021. Since then it has encouraged many remote workers from around the world to set up their base in the UAE. So, those who wish to apply for the visa must produce what we have mentioned in the previous paragraphs. Not to mention, this visa is also issued to remote workers and entrepreneurs who live in the emirate. Remote workers should provide proof of employment with a minimum salary of approximately AED18,000 per month along with the salary slip for the previous month and bank statements for the previous three months.
So, make sure to verify the viral visa claims that you see online from legitimate typing centres and immigration companies in order to avoid falling for such scams.
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