Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company
Hey,
I work in IT and I work for a UK employer. As I'm currently working remotely due to COVID restriction and my employer instructing all staff to work at home for the time being, would it be possible to work remotely in Dubai in my hotel for a UK company for two weeks using a normal tourist visa? After two weeks, I'll return back home and work from there. I just thought it'd be far more relaxing sitting in a hotel in Dubai rather than miserable old London. Thanks |
Re: Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company
Shouldn’t be much of an issue, although HR might have something to say about it. But 2 weeks should cause any issues. From a Visa perspective you get a 30 day visa when you land.
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Re: Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company
Ohhhh okay, thank you so much for your response. My work are completely fine with it, so I would be okay just going to Dubai for two weeks and just working from my hotel using my laptop for my British employer? Sorry, I just want to make sure I understood everything correctly.
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Re: Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company
How would it be any different than going for vacations anywhere in the world for two weeks and opening up your laptop to work remotely? Your home base is still UK. Unless you engage in local business activities you should be fine.
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Re: Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company
Originally Posted by neelz123456
(Post 13083742)
How would it be any different than going for vacations anywhere in the world for two weeks and opening up your laptop to work remotely? Your home base is still UK. Unless you engage in local business activities you should be fine.
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Re: Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 13083747)
That’s not the case in all countries though. The US for instance, where you can’t work (even for a business based elsewhere) without a work permit. Of course, the reality is that it’s highly unlikely anybody would find out, but it’s technically not permitted.
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Re: Working in Dubai for two weeks for a British company
Originally Posted by UKMS
(Post 13083754)
so are you saying that when I visit the US HQ of my employer for business meetings I need a work permit ? …. I’ve done it for years, I’ve always declared the reason for my visit at US immigration and never had an issue.
As an example - you can attend business seminars, but couldn’t conduct one. Clear as mud eh?! |
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