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United Arab Emirates Green Residency — Skilled Worker

16 facts quoted from the official source

Renewable five-year self-sponsored residence for a qualifying skilled employee in the UAE.

Salary required
AED 15,000/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
11
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.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Bachelors DegreeThe applicant must hold at least a bachelor's degree.
  • Character and securityThe applicant must pass the required security check.via u.ae
  • 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.
  • Medical Fitness If AdultApplicants aged eighteen or over must pass the prescribed medical-fitness examination.via u.ae
  • Minimum Monthly Salary AedMonthly salary must be at least AED 15,000 or equivalent.
  • Mohre Skill LevelThe occupation must fall within MOHRE skill level 1, 2 or 3.
  • Self SponsoredNo in-country sponsor is required.
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
  • Eligibility summaryA valid employment contract in the UAE is required.
  • Official source basisA valid employment contract in the UAE is required.
  • Report summaryA valid employment contract in the UAE 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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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
2 proven from the official source.
  • Residence Validity YearsGreen Residence is valid for five years and renewable.
  • Valid Uae Employment ContractA valid employment contract in the UAE is required.
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 qualifying skilled employee in the UAE.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is AED 15,000/mo (salary), from the official record.
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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