Compare 2 visas
Dubai Virtual Working Program (1-Year Remote Work Visa): AED 200 (≈ $54.46) fee, 12 months. South Africa Digital Nomad Visa: $26 fee, 36 months.
Key differences
- South Africa Digital Nomad requires $2,950 a month, $550 less than United Arab Emirates Dubai Virtual.
- South Africa Digital Nomad costs $26 to apply, $28.46 less than United Arab Emirates Dubai Virtual.
- United Arab Emirates Dubai Virtual takes ~3 wks to process, ~4 wks sooner than South Africa Digital Nomad.
United Arab Emirates Dubai Virtual and South Africa Digital Nomad are built for Digital nomads and Remote employees.
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Side by side
Best in row| Field | United Arab Emirates Dubai Virtual Working Program (1-Year Remote Work Visa) | South Africa South Africa Digital Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Minimum income | $3,500/mo | Best: Lowest income requirement. $2,950/mo |
| Application fee | AED 200 (≈ $54.46) | Best: Lowest fee. $26 |
| Timing | ||
| Initial duration | 12 months | Best: Longest initial stay. 3 years |
| Processing time | Best: Fastest processing. 1-4 wks | 4-8 wks |
| Years to PR | No PR path | No PR path |
| Days per year | Not available | 91 days |
| Family | ||
| Dependents allowed | Yes | No |
| Renewable | Yes | No |
| Rating | ||
| Our score | Best: Highest score. 3.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Actions | View details | View details |
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Dubai VirtualSouth Africa
South Africa Digital NomadCost
Minimum income
$3,500/mo
Best: Lowest income requirement. $2,950/mo
Application fee
AED 200 (≈ $54.46)
Best: Lowest fee. $26
Timing
Initial duration
12 months
Best: Longest initial stay. 3 years
Processing time
Best: Fastest processing. 1-4 wks
4-8 wks
Years to PR
No PR path
No PR path
Days per year
Not available
91 days
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
No
Renewable
Yes
No
Rating
Our score
Best: Highest score. 3.5/5
2.4/5