UAE Green Residence for skilled workers

Workers with a valid UAE employment contract, an occupation classified at Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation level 1, 2 or 3, at least a bachelor’s degree, and a monthly salary of at least AED 15,000.

• UAE employment contract

  Have a valid employment contract within the UAE.

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• Skilled occupation

  Have a professional classification at level 1, 2 or 3 under the occupational classification approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

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• Bachelor’s degree

  Hold a qualification of no less than a bachelor’s degree.

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• Minimum monthly salary

  Earn at least AED 15,000 per month, or its equivalent in foreign currency.

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• Work permit

  Obtain a work permit in the UAE under a valid employment contract; GDRFA Dubai lists a permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation among the documents required for this service.

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• Valid passport

  Provide a passport copy valid for at least six months.

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• Medical fitness

  Residence visa applicants aged 18 or above must undergo a medical test to prove they are medically fit.

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• Security check

  Residence visa applicants must pass a security check.

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• Emirates ID application

  Residence visa applicants must apply for an Emirates ID card.

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• ICP entry-visa application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP entry visa for employment to obtain Green ResidenceResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP entry-visa smart service feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP residence-permit application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person
• ICP Green Residence issuance fee for a five-year permit, charged per yearResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 a year
• ICP residence-permit smart service feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourceAED 100 per person

1. Get ready

   • Secure a UAE employment contract

     Check that your contract is valid, your occupation is classified at level 1, 2 or 3, and your monthly salary meets the AED 15,000 minimum.

     You’ll need: UAE employment contract

   • Prepare your qualification

     Have evidence of a qualification of at least a bachelor’s degree.

     You’ll need: Bachelor’s degree qualification or higher

   • Obtain the required work permit

     Obtain a UAE work permit under your valid employment contract.

     You’ll need: Work permit, UAE employment contract

2. Visa

   • Apply for the entry visa

     Submit the entry-visa application through an official service channel, review its details, attach requested documents and pay the applicable fees.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photo, Work permit

3. Travel

   • Enter the UAE

     When you arrive

     Use the work entry visa to enter the UAE and complete the residence procedures within its permitted 60-day stay.

     You’ll need: Passport, Work entry visa

4. Settle in

   • Complete the residence checks

     Undergo the required medical test and security check and apply for an Emirates ID card.

     You’ll need: Passport

   • Submit the residence application

     Submit the application through an official service channel, check its details, attach documents if requested and pay the required fees.

     You’ll need: Passport, Personal photo, Work permit

   • Follow up and receive your Emirates ID

     Follow up through an available channel; ICP says notification of residence issuance is followed by Emirates ID issuance and delivery by an authorised courier.

Renewal for further five-year periods if the requirements continue to be met.

• Issuing Residency Permiticp.gov.aeOfficial
• General provisions for the residence visa | The Official Platform of the UAE Governmentu.aeOfficial
• Green Residence Guide | Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Securityicp.gov.aeOfficial
• Issuing a green residence permit (High Skilled Worker)gdrfad.gov.aeOfficial
• Issuance of a Visaicp.gov.aeOfficial
• gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/c4d66f28-408c-11ed-4fe5-0050569629e8Official

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