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Green Visa — Freelancer / Self-Employed
digital_nomad · United Arab Emirates
5-year self-sponsored residency for freelancers and self-employed professionals holding a MoHRE freelance/self-employment permit, with annual income ≥ AED 360,000 in each of the preceding 2 years (verified from 24 months of bank statements), or proof of financial solvency throughout. Bachelor's degree or specialised diploma required.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 5 yrs renewable
- Processing time
- Varies
- Official source
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/residence-visa-for-doing-business-in-the-uae
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Annual income ≥ AED 360,000 (each of past 2 yrs)
- [Mandatory] Bachelor's degree or specialised diploma