There are three cases to get a visa for work, which include standard work visa, green visa for work, and domestic worker visa. The standard work visa is issued for employees in government and private sectors. The green visa is issue for skilled employees for 5 years. The last type of visas is issued for domestic helpers.
What is the UAE’s Green visa?
The UAE’s Green visa is a type of residence visa, that allows its holder to sponsor himself/herself for 5 years, eliminating the need for a UAE national or employer to sponsor his/her visa.
Who can apply for a Green visa?
Freelancers, self-employed and skilled employees can apply for a Green visa.
1-Freelancers and/or self-employed people
Freelancers and/or self-employed people who wish to apply for a Green visa need to submit:
2-Skilled employees
To apply for a Green visa, skilled employees must:
Renewing the visa
The visa is renewable for the same term upon its expiry.
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A foreigner can get a normal employment visa, usually for two years, if he/she is:
The employer must apply for the standard residence visa.
Read about domestic workers’ recruitment.
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