Green Visa (Green Residency) for freelancers / self-employed
Data as of 27 Oct 2026 · Partly confirmed
Green Visa (Green Residency) for freelancers / self-employed is a long-stay route in United Arab Emirates.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities
Money
Income needed: $8168.82 a month
Rule text, quoted in its source language: self-employment incomeRule text, quoted in its source language: financial solvencyRule text, quoted in its source language: MoHRE freelance/self-employment permit; bachelor's degree or specialised diploma; self-employment income of at least AED 360,000/year for the previous two years, OR proof of financial solvency throughout residency (s12). Medical test, Emirates ID, health insurance.