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UAE Green Visa

A 5-year self-sponsored residence visa for skilled professionals, freelancers and investors

Importantly, green Visa are the part of UAE business life that business owners least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. Whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Green Visa are priced per task and confirmed in writing. GoldenKey processes the Green Visa for its company-formation clients and for individuals and employers across the UAE.

Key points

No employer sponsor is needed; applicants show a degree and a minimum income or an investor licence. Crucially, green Visa are available to our own company-formation customers and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so documents for Green Visa move without waiting for a weekly run.

Step by step

  1. Step 1: Request and checklist
    Step 1

    Request and checklist

    Tell us what you need and GoldenKey replies with a checklist and a written price for the Green Visa.

  2. Step 2: Document collection
    Step 2

    Document collection

    Just as important, we collect scans or originals, check them against the authority's requirements and flag anything missing. If the authority raises a query on UAE Green Visa at this stage, we handle it the same day.

  3. Step 3: Submission and follow-up
    Step 3

    Submission and follow-up

    GoldenKey submits the application, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval.

  4. Step 4: Delivery
    Step 4

    Delivery

    From day one, the finished documents are delivered to you and stored in your portal for future reference. Nothing is submitted for UAE Green Visa until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of UAE Green Visa.

  • Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
  • Existing visa or entry permit copy
  • The company trade licence and establishment card
  • Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
  • Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
  • Health insurance policy

Pricing

As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for UAE Green Visa; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. For most clients, the figures below for UAE Green Visa are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Residence Visa
GoldenKey service feeAED 2,500

Full UAE residence visa processing including medical, Emirates ID and entry permit

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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.

Green Visa by emirate

Why the UAE

Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of UAE Green Visa predictable. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for UAE Green Visa.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Green Visa submission is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. As a rule, after your Green Visa licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey's consultants have handled UAE Green Visa for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.

Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for UAE Green Visa, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.

Frequently asked questions

Can GoldenKey handle Green Visa for a company it did not set up?

Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the papers required.

Are government fees included in your price for Green Visa?

Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.

How long do Green Visa take?

Most residence visas complete within 5 to 10 business days inside the UAE once the entry permit is approved.

Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?

Yes. A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.

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