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Explore Dubai as a remote-work base. US$3,500/month or equivalent. Check passport, work arrangement, application channel and documents before deciding.
Initial inputs: USD 3,500 monthly, no savings stated, no dependants or preference. Only the financial dimension is active.
Missing evidence prevents a total score. Adjust the country calculator below to explore your case.
Explore Greece as a remote-work base. €3,500/month net; +20% spouse and +15% per child. Check passport, work arrangement, application channel and documents before deciding.
Initial inputs: USD 3,500 monthly, no savings stated, no dependants or preference. Only the financial dimension is active.
Missing evidence prevents a total score. Adjust the country calculator below to explore your case.
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| What to compare | Dubai (UAE) | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Visa / programme | Dubai Work Remotely from Dubai Visa | Greece Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021) |
| Income or savings evidence | US$3,500/month or equivalent | €3,500/month net; +20% spouse and +15% per child |
| Initial stay | 1 year, extendable subject to approval | National visa up to 12 months; residence route is separate |
| Extension / longer stay | Renewal, permanent residence and citizenship have separate conditions | Renewal, permanent residence and citizenship have separate conditions |
| Schengen area | No | Yes; other states follow short-stay rules |
| Tax conditions | The UAE does not levy personal income tax; business activities may fall within corporate tax and other countries may retain taxing rights. | Tax residence, income source and treaty relief need individual review; the visa does not automatically exempt income. |
| Processing time | Confirm with the application channel | Confirm with the application channel |
| Government fees | Entry visa service AED200 + 5% VAT; additional charges may apply | Confirm current route-specific fees |
| Insurance notes | Check official coverage, deductible, territory and duration requirements. No brand is guaranteed to be accepted by a consulate. | Check official coverage, deductible, territory and duration requirements. No brand is guaranteed to be accepted by a consulate. |
| Source check date | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-05 |
| Authority & application | GDRFA Dubai / Federal Tax Authority ↗ | Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Migration ↗ |
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See the extra financial evidence for a partner and children. Dependant definitions and documents vary; this is a financial precheck, not a full eligibility decision.
Nationality, work arrangements, insurance and documents still need checking. Unknown family rules are never replaced by a generic percentage.
See the extra financial evidence for a partner and children. Dependant definitions and documents vary; this is a financial precheck, not a full eligibility decision.
Nationality, work arrangements, insurance and documents still need checking. Unknown family rules are never replaced by a generic percentage.
The date records when sources were consulted, not when a policy took effect or an official endorsement. Recheck with the authority before applying.
The date records when sources were consulted, not when a policy took effect or an official endorsement. Recheck with the authority before applying.