Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
Business • Residency • Banking • Wealth • Investment
Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
Business • Residency • Banking • Wealth • Investment
UAE Green Visa, Dubai-Based Applicants
A 5-year, renewable residency for freelancers, skilled employees and investors, handled end to end.
Free, no-obligation consultation on licence type and structure.
The UAE Green Visa is a 5-year, renewable residency category for freelancers and self-employed professionals, skilled employees, and investors or partners in a UAE registered company, none of whom need an employer sponsor to maintain their residency. Medical testing, Emirates ID and typing/processing fees are charged separately on top of the core application fee. It is a distinct, generally lower-threshold residency product from the UAE Golden Visa, and the two should not be confused when choosing which category fits your situation.
Why It Matters
The UAE Green Visa is a 5-year, renewable residency category for freelancers, self-employed professionals, skilled employees and investors or partners who want UAE residency without needing an employer to sponsor them. Getting your eligibility category and documentation right from the start keeps your application moving without unnecessary delays.
Eligibility Categories
Individuals working independently who meet the relevant income or qualification requirements for this category.
Employees meeting salary and qualification thresholds set for this residency category.
Investors or partners in a UAE registered company meeting the minimum investment or shareholding requirement.
Green Visa vs Golden Visa
5-year, renewable residency for freelancers, skilled employees and investors at a generally lower qualification threshold, with no employer sponsor required to maintain residency.
A separate, typically longer-term residency category with its own distinct investment thresholds and eligibility criteria. See our dedicated Golden Visa pages for full details on that category.
This is a qualitative comparison only. Confirm which residency category best fits your specific circumstances with our advisory team.
Getting Started
Identify whether you qualify as a freelancer, skilled employee, or investor/partner.
Collect your passport, photos and category-specific evidence.
File your Green Visa application with all required documents.
Immigration authorities review and issue initial approval.
Undergo the required medical fitness test.
Complete Emirates ID formalities and receive your Green Visa.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Core application fee | Contact us for a quote |
| Medical testing | Separate cost, not included above |
| Emirates ID fee | Separate cost, not included above |
| Typing/processing service fees | Separate cost, not included above |
| Visa validity | 5 years, renewable |
*Costs vary by jurisdiction, licence type, activity and visa requirements. Contact Smart Zones® UAE for a current, tailored quote.
Our Story
Smart Zones® UAE has helped more than 45,000 clients worldwide set up, relocate and protect their interests across the UAE, backed by 13+ years of experience in company formation, residency, banking and family trust formation.
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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
Business • Residency • Banking • Wealth • Investment