United Arab Emirates visa guides

Work, residence, investor and student visas for the UAE, checked against the official UAE government portal and ICP.

Latest check: 31 October 2026

Work visas

UAE Work Visa and Residence Permit (Employer Sponsored)

How an employer in the UAE sponsors you: the job offer, the contract, the work permit, the medical test, the Emirates ID and the rules that can make your residence lapse.

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UAE Green Visa (Self-Sponsored Residence)

The five-year UAE residence for skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed people and investors, with no sponsor needed and the income thresholds in AED.

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UAE Jobseeker Visit Visa

The UAE visit visa that lets skilled people and graduates of top universities look for a job in the country for 60, 90 or 120 days without a sponsor.

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Study visas

UAE Student Residence Visa

How students get residence in the UAE: sponsorship by a parent or the university, age rules, the medical test and the Golden Visa for top students.

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Permanent residence

UAE Golden Visa

The UAE's long-term residence for investors, entrepreneurs, senior professionals, exceptional talents and top students, with the minimum amounts and salary thresholds.

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Official source

Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) and the UAE government portal. Always confirm the latest rules here before you apply.

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