Green Visa in Dubai5 Years, Self-Sponsored
The Green Visa in Dubai gives qualified workers, independent contractors, and investors the freedom to reside in the UAE without an employer sponsor. Sponsor yourself and your family, secure a 5-year residency, and plan your life on your own terms.
Up to 5 years
Self-sponsored residency
What is a Green Visa?
A self-sponsored Green Visa enables eligible professionals, independent freelancers, and investors to live in the UAE without sponsorship from an employer. Depending on your eligibility, it can offer more extended residency and more flexibility than many other visa types.
A Green Visa allows you to:
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility is shaped by your occupation, income, qualifications, and current immigration regulations. Before recommending this route, we examine your situation and confirm you qualify.
Skilled professionals
Freelancers
Self-employed individuals
Investors
Entrepreneurs
More control over your residency
For professionals who want independence, the Green Visa offers flexibility a classic employment visa cannot.
Self-Sponsored Residency
No employer sponsorship is necessary to live and work in the UAE.
Extended Validity
Enjoy prolonged residency, subject to current UAE laws.
Family Sponsorship
Provide financial support to qualified dependents.
Career Flexibility
Switch jobs or keep working as a freelancer without changing sponsors.
Emirates ID
Access vital services across the United Arab Emirates.
Increased Self-Sufficiency
Develop your career with fewer limitations on sponsorship.
A clear path to residency
We manage every stage while keeping you updated throughout, so the process stays simple and predictable from eligibility check to your residence visa.
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Confirm your eligibility
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Prepare supporting documents
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Submit your application
- 4
Complete your medical examination
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Register Emirates ID biometrics
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Receive your residence visa
What you'll need
Most applications require a common set of documents, though additional documents may vary depending on your category of application. We confirm exactly what applies to you before you begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Green Visa is intended for qualified professionals, independent contractors, self-employed people, investors, and business owners. Your occupation, credentials, income, and the most recent UAE immigration regulations all affect your eligibility.
No. The Green Visa is a self-sponsored residency visa that enables qualified people to live and work in the United Arab Emirates without employer sponsorship.
Subject to current UAE restrictions and ongoing eligibility, the Green Visa is typically granted for a period of five years.
Yes, according to UAE immigration laws, holders of green visas are permitted to sponsor their spouse, children, and qualified dependents.
The majority of green visa applications are finished in two to three weeks, while processing durations vary based on your application and supporting documentation.
We make the entire procedure easy and straightforward by determining your eligibility before you apply, preparing the necessary paperwork, organizing the application process, and helping with Emirates ID registration.
Residency route that actually suits you
Let Onelink Solutions assess your position, confirm whether you qualify, and handle the entire application from start to finish.