Green Visa 2026
Green Visa: Green Visa is a UAE self-sponsored residence visa for skilled workers, freelancers and investors that does not tie you to one employer. The Green Visa decouples residence from a single employer, unlike the standard Employment Visa.
The Green Visa is a UAE self-sponsored residence visa for skilled workers, freelancers and investors that does not tie you to one employer. GoBroad tracks the UAE visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.
Sponsorship
Self-sponsored
Duration
5 years
Benefit
No single-employer tie
Who the Green Visa is for
Countries offering the Green Visa
Where the Green Visa applies, with typical processing time and route to permanent residency. Each country tracks its live policy on GoBroad.
| Country | Processing time | Route to PR |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | A few days to a few weeks | Golden Visa offers 5–10 year renewable residency |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Green Visa?
Green Visa is a UAE self-sponsored residence visa for skilled workers, freelancers and investors that does not tie you to one employer. The Green Visa decouples residence from a single employer, unlike the standard Employment Visa.
Does the Green Visa lead to visa-sponsored jobs?
GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks the UAE updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.
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