UAE visas
UAE Green Visa for skilled workers, freelancers and investors
A five-year, renewable residence for skilled workers, freelancers and self-employed people, investors and business partners. You sponsor yourself.
- Validity
- 5 years, renewable
- Sponsor
- Self-sponsored
- Skilled worker salary
- AED 15,000 a month or more
Who it suits
Is this visa for you?
- You hold a UAE employment contract at a skilled level
- You are a freelancer or self-employed with a permit
- You are an investor or business partner in a UAE business
The basics
What the authorities look for
- Skilled workers: a valid employment contract, professional levels 1 to 3, a bachelor's degree or higher, and a monthly salary of at least AED 15,000
- Freelancers: a freelance or self-employment permit, a degree or specialised diploma, and income of at least AED 360,000 in each of the previous two years
- Investors and partners: proof of investment and the licences required
- Holders may sponsor family members, subject to approved requirements
A summary of the published rules. The full rules have more conditions, and they change. Last reviewed October 2026. ICP: Green Residency
Take care
Where cases go wrong
- **Salary or income must be provable.** Contracts, bank statements and permits must agree.
- **Professional level.** Your job must fall in the right classification band.
- **Check which category you are in.** The documents differ by category.
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Green Visa questions
Is the Green Visa the same as a normal work visa?
No. A standard work visa is employer-sponsored. The Green Visa lets you sponsor yourself for five years.
Can I sponsor my family?
Holders can sponsor a spouse and children under the approved requirements. Confirm them with the authority.
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