UAE Green Visa 2026: Fee details in Dirhams and Rupees

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a Green Visa, which is a long-term residency permit valid for five years and can be renewed. It is designed for freelancers, self-employed individuals, investors, and skilled professionals from around the world.

The Green Visa is part of the UAE’s plan to attract global talent and provide a more flexible and stable lifestyle for people living and working in the country.

When an applicant is approved, they first receive a work entry visa under the category of high-level skilled worker. This allows them to stay in the UAE for up to 60 days or until their residency process is completed.

Key Benefits of the UAE Green Visa

The Green Visa comes with several advantages:

• A renewable 5-year residency permit
• No local sponsor required (self-sponsorship allowed)
• Ability to sponsor family members, including spouse and children
• Flexibility with grace periods after visa expiry
• Support for freelancers, skilled workers, and investors

Eligibility for Freelancers and Self-Employed Individuals

To apply for the Green Visa as a freelancer or self-employed person, applicants must:

• Hold a freelance or self-employment permit from the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
• Have at least a bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification
• Show proof of financial stability or consistent income
• Earn at least AED 360,000 per year from freelance work over the last two years

Visa Fees

The basic work visa fee is AED 200, plus 5% VAT. Additional charges may include:

• Knowledge Dirham: AED 10
• Innovation Dirham: AED 10
• Inside-country processing fee: AED 500

Based on an exchange rate of 1 AED = Rs75.9 (as of June 25, 2026), the AED 200 visa fee is approximately Rs15,180 in Pakistani currency.

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• A recent personal photograph
• Passport copy valid for at least 6 months
• Permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
• Employment contract (if applicable in government, semi-government, or free zone sectors)

The UAE Green Visa is aimed at making it easier for skilled people and freelancers to live and work in the country with more independence and long-term stability.