Issuance of a green visa
(self-employment)

Issuance of a green visa
(self-employment)


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An entry visa for self-employment is given to a foreigner, enabling him to remain in the Country for (60) sixty days from the date of entry until the necessary processes for issuing residence have been completed.
1. A personal photo.
2. A copy of the passport, with a validity of not less than 6 months.
3. A self-employed permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
1. Log in to the smart services system through (UAE Pass or username).
2. Search for the service to be applied for.
3. Fill in the application data, where applicable.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).

Customer Happiness Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Customer Happiness Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).


Amer Service Centre:
1. Visit the nearest Amer Service Centre.
2. Get the automated turn ticket and wait.
3. Submitting the application that fulfils all conditions and documents (if any) to the customer service employee.
4. Pay the service fee (if any).
Work visa fee: AED200
In addition to the value-added tax (5%).

Additional fees (if the sponsored person is inside the Country):
Knowledge Dirham: AED10
Innovation Dirham: AED10
Fee inside the Country: AED500

Note: The total amount of the visa may vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the sponsored person or for other reasons that may require that.
1. Obtaining a self-employment permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization is step one.
2. A bachelor's degree, a specialised diploma, or its equivalent is the minimum educational requirement.
3. The applicant must prove his financial stability throughout his stay in the Country, and his annual income for the two previous years cannot be less than 360 000 Dirhams or the equivalent in other currencies.
Digital channels (website/smart application):
The service is available 24/7

AMER Centers:
The service is available during the official working hours in each service center
48.0 Hour(s)

Service details last updated on: 01/06/2023

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