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Green Residence for skilled employees
United Arab Emirates
Varies by emirate, sponsor, service channel, security checks and case completeness
Not published
5 years, renewable while the eligibility conditions remain met
At least AED 15,000 per month
Requirements
- A valid employment contract within the UAE
- Professional classification in MoHRE skill level 1, 2 or 3
- A bachelor's degree or higher qualification
- Monthly salary of at least AED 15,000 or the equivalent
- A passport, health insurance, medical fitness and identity documents required for residence issuance
- Continued compliance with the skilled-employee conditions for renewal of the five-year self-sponsored residence
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the authority and route
Before applyingUse the linked UAE Government, ICP or MoHRE guidance to confirm whether ICP or GDRFA Dubai handles the case, and verify the current fee and document list.
- 2
Secure the study, job or eligibility basis
Preparation stageObtain the university sponsorship, employment offer, skill classification, academic recommendation or student-training documents required for the route.
- 3
Submit through the responsible channel
Application stageThe university, parent, employer or applicant submits through ICP, GDRFA or MoHRE as the route requires and pays the applicable government charges.
- 4
Complete identity and residence formalities
Varies by emirate, sponsor, service channel, security checks and case completenessComplete medical fitness testing where required, biometrics and Emirates ID steps, and do not begin work until the correct work permit is active.
Cost breakdown
The five-year residence is self-sponsored, but the applicant still needs a valid UAE employment contract and the related work authorisation. Government fees vary by emirate, sponsor, service channel, permit duration, status adjustment, medical testing and Emirates ID, so no single national total is shown.
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