{"data":{"program":{"slug":"uae-green-visa","name":"United Arab Emirates Green Visa","url":"https://www.imidaily.com/uae-green-visa/","country":"United Arab Emirates","region":"Middle East","program_type":"Independent Means Visa","status_granted":"Temporary Residency","min_investment_usd":0,"investment_options":["No Contribution Required"],"investment_range":"None","passive_investment":"N/A","min_annual_income_usd":50000,"income_range":"US$25,001-50,000","min_net_worth_usd":null,"max_years_validity":null,"max_years_extension":null,"annual_stay_days":0,"pr_or_citizenship_possible":false,"years_to_pr":null,"years_to_citizenship":null,"tax_residency_required_for_naturalization":"No Path to Citizenship","dual_citizenship":"Conditional","visa_free_countries":184,"notable_visa_free":["European Union","China","Russia","United Kingdom","United Arab Emirates"],"settlement_blocs":["GCC"],"country_attributes":["Low taxes","English widely spoken","High safety"],"program_attributes":[],"experts":[{"name":"Juerg Steffen","company":"Henley & Partners","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/juerg-steffen/","type":"IMI Pro"}],"details":{"overview":"Program Overview\n\nUAE Green Visa\n\nThe UAE’s Green Visa is a residence visa that allows the holder to self-sponsor for five years, eliminating the need for a UAE national or employer to sponsor the visa, provided the applicant earns AED 180,000 per year, which can be demonstrated through two pathways.\n\nThe visa is renewable indefinitely as long as the applicant continues to meet the conditions.","how_to_qualify":"UAE Green Visa\n\nHow to Qualify\n\nFreelancers, self-employed individuals, and skilled employees are eligible to apply.\n\n**Freelancers and/or Self-Employed**\n\nApplicants must submit:\n- A freelance/self-employment permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)\n- Proof of a bachelor’s degree or a specialised diploma\n- Evidence of annual income from self-employment for the previous two years, amounting to not less than AED 360,000, or proof of financial solvency throughout their stay in the UAE\n\n**Skilled Employees**\n\nApplicants must:\n- Have a valid employment contract\n- Be classified in the first, second, or third occupational level as per MoHRE\n- Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent\n- Have a salary of not less than AED 15,000 per month (AED 180,000/year)","benefits":"- Safety and security\n- Enhanced education opportunities\n- Enhanced business access to large economies\n- Short processing time\n- Minimal physical presence requirements\n- Permits dual/multiple citizenship\n- Lower taxes\n- Warm climate","citizenship_timeline":"UAE Green Visa\n\nCitizenship Timeline and Requirements\n\nThere is no direct path to UAE citizenship through the Green visa. In general, naturalization in the UAE for foreign residents is highly discretionary and rare.\n\nCitizenship may be granted by exception under the UAE Nationality law to specific categories (for example, individuals with exceptional contributions or meeting emirate-level discretionary criteria), often requiring long-term residence, Arabic language proficiency, a clean security record and recommendation/approval by the competent authorities.\n\nRoutine long-term residence, including under the Green visa, typically does not lead to a standard, time-based naturalization route.\n\nBrowse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed [IMI Citizenship Catalog](https://www.imidaily.com/citizenship-catalog/).","legal_basis":"UAE Green Visa\n\nProgram Authority and Legal Basis\n\nApplications to this program may be directed to:\n- **[Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP)](https://icp.gov.ae/en/)**\n- **[General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai)](https://gdrfad.gov.ae/en)**\n\nLegislation upon which this program is based: Cabinet Resolution No. (88) of 2022"}},"experts_ordering":"Order rotates daily so every listed professional takes turns at the top. Official Partners are listed before IMI Pros. Order does not indicate rank or quality.","as_of":"2026-11-15T18:23:13.983Z"},"meta":{"publisher":"IMI Daily","attribution":"Source: IMI Daily (https://www.imidaily.com). Free to use with credit to IMI Daily and a link to the item's url.","license":"https://www.imidaily.com/api/terms","disclaimer":"General information only, not legal, tax or investment advice. Rules change often; confirm with the official source or a licensed professional before acting.","generated_at":"2026-11-15T18:23:13.983Z"}}