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United Arab Emirates Green Residency — Investor or Business Partner

16 facts quoted from the official source

Renewable five-year self-sponsored residence for an investor or partner in a UAE project.

Route type
Investment
Can bring
partner
from the official record
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
  • Authority ApprovalsAll approvals required by the competent authorities must be obtained.
  • Character and securityThe applicant must pass the required security check.via u.ae
  • Commercial LicenceThe relevant commercial licence must be held.
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must prove investment or partnership in a project within the UAE.
  • 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
  • Family Sponsorship AvailableThe holder may sponsor spouse and children under the approved conditions.
  • Investment Or Partnership EvidenceThe residence file must document the investment or partnership interest.
  • Medical Fitness If AdultApplicants aged eighteen or over must pass the prescribed medical-fitness examination.via u.ae
  • Self SponsoredNo in-country sponsor is required.
  • Uae Project Investment Or PartnershipThe applicant must prove investment or partnership in a project within the UAE.
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
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisThe applicant must prove investment or partnership in a project within the UAE.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport copy is required for the residence process.via u.ae
  • Report summaryThe applicant must prove investment or partnership in a project within the UAE.
Family

Who you can bring

partner
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

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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 an investor or partner in a UAE project.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: partner.
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.

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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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