All you need to know about UAE’S 5-year Green Visa
The Green Visa was the aspect of the extensive reforms to the UAE visa system that attracted the most questions. Agents at the typing centre have confirmed that qualified people can now apply for the Green Visa since the new Advanced Visa System went into effect today. The cost and procedures of application were also disclosed to The Asian Mirror (TAM).
Skilled workers, independent contractors, and investors can apply for the Green Visa to sponsor themselves and their family for 5 years as opposed to the current 2-year visa system.
Cost of the Green Visa
“The cost of a Green Visa is Dh2280,” said Aliyyu Shahul Hameed, from Pan Gulf document clearing services. “The ID card will cost another Dh575 and the medical fees will be Dh320 for normal services. These are the processing fees for one individual. The actual cost for the entire process will vary depending on the number of dependents on the sponsorship of the visa holder and the holding charges of their visas.”
One of the most alluring aspects of the recent visa amendments, according to many typing service providers, is the Green Visa.
General Manager of Al Mas Businessmen Service Abdul Gafoor stated, “I have had many people enquiring about the Green Visa, most of them are people who have been living in the UAE for a long time but are not eligible for the Golden Visa”.
More talented and skilled individuals are anticipated to move to the UAE as a result of the Advanced Visa System.
All you need to know about UAE’S 5-year Green Visa
Who can apply
The Green Visa is available to three groups of people: skilled workers, self-employed individuals/ freelancers and investors. The criteria for the various categories are as follows:
1. Green residence for skilled workers
The following documentation must be provided by skilled workers:
- a work permit to enter the country with a valid written contract
- According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s recognised professional categorization, the individual should be a skilled worker at the first, second, or third professional level.
- A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent must be the required minimum level of education.
- The salary should not be less than Dh15,000 per month.
2. Green residence for self-employed individuals
The following documentation is necessary for those applying for a Green Visa:
- from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization, a free work permit
- a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, a specialised diploma, or an equivalent
- The applicant for this residence must demonstrate his financial stability during his stay in the country if his self-employment income for the preceding two years was less than Dh360,000.
3. Green residence for investor or partner
- To apply for the green residency visa, an investor or partner must submit the required paperwork.
- approving the investment and proving the partnership’s or investment’s value.
- The total invested capital will be calculated if the investor (partner) has multiple licences.
