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United Arab Emirates Green Residency — Freelancer or Self-Employed

16 facts quoted from the official source

Renewable five-year self-sponsored residence for a licensed freelancer or self-employed professional.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Annual Income AedFreelance income must total at least AED 360,000 in each relevant assessment over the preceding two years, unless financial solvency is otherwise established.
  • Character and securityThe applicant must pass the required security check.via u.ae
  • EducationThe applicant must hold a bachelor's degree, specialised diploma or equivalent.
  • Eligibility summaryA freelance or self-employment permit issued by MOHRE is required.
  • Emirates IdThe resident must apply for an Emirates ID.via u.ae
  • Entry PermitThe applicant must hold the relevant entry permit before residence is issued.via u.ae
  • Medical Fitness If AdultApplicants aged eighteen or over must pass the prescribed medical-fitness examination.via u.ae
  • Mohre Freelance Or Self Employment PermitA freelance or self-employment permit issued by MOHRE is required.
  • Self SponsoredNo in-country sponsor is required.
  • Financial meansAn applicant may instead prove financial solvency throughout the residence period.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health InsuranceMedical insurance or the applicable health card must be provided.via u.ae
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport copy is required for the residence process.via u.ae
Also stated by the source
  • Income History YearsThe published income test looks to the preceding two years.
  • Official source basisA freelance or self-employment permit issued by MOHRE is required.
  • Report summaryA freelance or self-employment permit issued by MOHRE is required.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Residence Validity YearsGreen Residence is valid for five years and renewable.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Arab Emirates?
The official source states: Renewable five-year self-sponsored residence for a licensed freelancer or self-employed professional.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: An applicant may instead prove financial solvency throughout the residence period. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Medical insurance or the applicable health card must be provided.

Every answer is quoted from the official icp.gov.ae page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source icp.gov.aeLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Arab Emirates government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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