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The green visa may become invalid if the holder remains outside the UAE for more than 180 days. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Passengers arrive at Dubai Airport Terminal 3. The UAE is introducing new visa rules from September 5, 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The green visa allows people to live, work and invest in the UAE. Photo: Bloomberg
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The five-year green visa is aimed at attracting experienced professionals, freelancers, investors and entrepreneurs. Photo: AFP
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The worker should have a valid work contract in the UAE with a salary of at least Dh15,000 and a bachelor's degree in certain skilled fields. Photo: National Geographic
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The green visa for investors is given to those establishing or participating in commercial activities. Photo: DMCC
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People outside the country who wish to acquire a green visa can apply for a 60-day entry work permit to enter the UAE and complete the application on arrival. Photo: Wam
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The green visa holder can sponsor residency for first-degree relatives for five years. Bloomberg
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The green visa may become invalid if the holder remains outside the UAE for more than 180 days. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
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Passengers arrive at Dubai Airport Terminal 3. The UAE is introducing new visa rules from September 5, 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The green visa allows people to live, work and invest in the UAE. Photo: Bloomberg
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The five-year green visa is aimed at attracting experienced professionals, freelancers, investors and entrepreneurs. Photo: AFP
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The worker should have a valid work contract in the UAE with a salary of at least Dh15,000 and a bachelor's degree in certain skilled fields. Photo: National Geographic
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The green visa for investors is given to those establishing or participating in commercial activities. Photo: DMCC
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People outside the country who wish to acquire a green visa can apply for a 60-day entry work permit to enter the UAE and complete the application on arrival. Photo: Wam
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The green visa holder can sponsor residency for first-degree relatives for five years. Bloomberg
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The green visa may become invalid if the holder remains outside the UAE for more than 180 days. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
How skilled workers, self-employed and investors can apply for UAE green visa
This allows people to live, work and invest in the UAE
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