United Arab Emirates UAE Green Visa (Freelancer) — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
60 months
Renewable
Yes
(60 mo)
5-year self-sponsored residency for freelancers earning AED 360,000+/year with a valid freelance permit.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
AED 30,000/mo
(~$8,170 USD)
Application Fee
$2,280
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Degree Required
Required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Not allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
25
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
No personal income tax
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
14–30 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Requires valid freelance or self-employment permit from MOHRE or a UAE Free Zone. Bachelor's degree or specialized diploma required. Must show audited bank statements covering 24 months. Self-sponsored, no employer needed. Freelance permit costs AED 7,500-15,000/year.
📋 ALSO IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
United Arab Emirates also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Dubai Virtual Working Programme (digital nomad visa)