What it is
5-year self-sponsored residency for skilled employees classified under MOHRE skill levels 1-3 with minimum salary of AED 15,000/month. No employer sponsorship required for residency.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- 5 years (renewable)
- Processing time
- 2 days
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: green residence permit, skilled worker)
- AED 200
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: Knowledge Dirham, green residence)
- AED 10
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: Innovation Dirham, green residence)
- AED 10
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: fee if applied inside the country)
- AED 500
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: delivery, green residence)
- AED 20
- Application fee (GDRFA Dubai: 60-day green ENTRY visa, skilled worker)
- AED 200
- Application fee (ICP federal: entry visa for work to obtain Green Residence)
- AED 100
- Application fee (ICP: Green Residence issuance, per year (Investor tab))
- AED 100 per year
- Proof of funds (Minimum monthly salary, MOHRE skill levels 1-3)
- AED 15,000 per month
Key requirements
- Valid UAE employment contract
- Classified under MOHRE skill levels 1, 2, or 3
- Minimum monthly salary of AED 15,000
- Bachelor's degree or specialized diploma (attested)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Health insurance
Working on this visa
Self-sponsored: the holder may live and work without a sponsor, but must first hold a MOHRE work permit under a valid UAE employment contract.
Bringing family
Green Residence holders may additionally sponsor first-degree relatives.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.