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🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE)

Green Visa

Five-year self-sponsored residence visa for skilled professionals, investors, and freelancers. Unlike standard work visas, does not require employer sponsorship. Introduced in 2022 to attract global talent. Skilled workers need to be classified in occupational levels 1-3 (managers, professionals, technicians) with minimum income of AED 15,000/month or demonstrate AED 360,000 income over past 2 years. Offers 180-day grace period after expiry (vs 30 days for standard visas). Can sponsor immediate family members.

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Processing Time

2-3 weeks

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Cost

AED 2,500-3,500 (~$680-950) including visa and Emirates ID

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Duration

5 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Full work rights, can change employers without cancellation

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Renewability

Renewable while meeting income/employment criteria

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Valid job contract in UAE with occupational level 1-3 classification
  • 2Minimum salary AED 15,000/month OR
  • 3Bachelor's degree or equivalent from accredited institution
  • 4OR proof of AED 360,000 income over past 2 years (freelancers)
  • 5Valid passport
  • 6Health insurance
  • 7Medical fitness test

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