Visa guide · Sponsored jobs

Green Visa 2026

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

Skilled professionals
Freelancers & self-employed
Investors seeking flexibility

Countries offering the Green Visa

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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