The Green Visa in the UAE is the most in-demand residency service, as confirmed by travel agents. The 5-year, self-sponsored visa is issued to skilled workers, freelancers or self-employed individuals, and investors or businessmen.
For eligible individuals, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai provides a 60-day entry permit to fulfill the required process. This permit is similar to the one given to Golden Visa applicants, but that permit has 6-month validity and offers multiple entries.
Applicants can apply for a Green Visa permit via the GDRFA website or Amer centers at a fee of AED 335.75 ($91). An additional AED 650 ($650) must be paid if the applicant is already in UAE.
The Green Visa program has separate requirements for each category. Skilled professionals must have a valid employment contract, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a monthly salary of at least AED 15,000 ($4,083).
Freelancers or self-employed individuals must have a bachelor’s degree or specialized diploma and an annual income of at least AED 360,000 ($98,000) or financial proof. Investors or businessmen must obtain approval and provide investment proof.
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