Green Visa in United Arab Emirates

Green Visa · United Arab Emirates visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all United Arab Emirates routes

The standard work visa is employer-sponsored; Green Residence is a five-year self-sponsored route for eligible skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed people, investors, and business partners.

Important notes

• Standard work visa is for employees in government, private sector and free zones; requires employment/sponsorship and associated residence permit process.
• Green Visa for skilled employees is self-sponsored and has its own skill/salary/education requirements.
• Standard work visa has no single universal public salary threshold.
• The skilled-worker Green Residence route generally requires a skill-level 1 to 3 role, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a contract salary of at least AED 15,000 per month, together with the employment contract and qualification evidence.

Preparation checklist

• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: United Arab Emirates official source

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