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UAE visa type

Green Visa

Self-sponsored long-term residency under UAE Green Visa rules for eligible categories.

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The Green Visa is a self-sponsored residency route for eligible skilled professionals, freelancers, and investors under published criteria.

It is distinct from employer-sponsored employment visas and from Golden Visa categories. Company formation may still be relevant for your business, but Green Visa eligibility is its own assessment.

Who it is for

  • Eligible self-sponsored professionals and freelancers under current rules

Quota & eligibility notes

Company visa capacity is separate from this visa type page. The notes below are general and case-by-case — not a fixed UAE-wide table.

Treat visa capacity as case-by-case. EmirHub confirms quotas against the jurisdiction and office package you select.

Unverified · Confirm with EmirHub / official source

Confirm details with EmirHub or an official source.

No universal UAE visa quota table is published here

For IFZA-style flexi packages, visa counts are package-dependent. Request a current quote rather than relying on generic articles.

General · General guidance

Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)

Do not use a fixed flexi-desk visa number without a current package quote

Dubai mainland visa capacity is assessed against mainland company and office reality — confirm per file.

General · General guidance

Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)

Key facts

Visa family
green
Company relationship
Can coexist with business activity, but is not the same as a company employment visa.

General · General guidance

Source: EmirHub visa guidance (general)

Frequently asked questions

Should I get a Green Visa instead of forming a company?

They solve different problems. Green Visa is residency; a company is for licensed business activity. EmirHub helps you choose the right combination.

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