Want to work in the UAE without a sponsor?These are the three types of visas

Dubai: If you are considering long-term residency in the UAE, or want to move to the country to work remotely, expats have the option to live and work without a sponsor.

The UAE offers three types of self-sponsored residence visas for working people. Here are the details:

A Green Visa is a five-year UAE residency permit that does not require a sponsor. Skilled employees, freelancers and investors can only apply for a green visa if they meet certain requirements.

According to the official website of the UAE government – u.ae, to apply for a green visa, skilled workers need to meet four conditions:

1. Hold a valid UAE employment contract.
2. Be classified as 1st, 2nd or 3rd occupational class according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisations (MOHRE).Learn more about career levels by reading this.
3. Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
4. The salary is Not less than Dh15,000 per month.

Some of the other benefits you will enjoy as a green visa holder are that you Can sponsor first-degree relatives, such as your siblings, children or parents who are in the UAE and have a six-month grace period to leave the UAE after their visa has been canceled and expired. Typically, residents have a shorter grace period – up to 30 days.

Self-employed persons or freelancers can only apply for a green visa if they meet the following three requirements:

1. There is a freelance license from Moore.
2. Certificate of bachelor degree or professional graduation certificate.
3. Proof of income—— Dh360,000 minimum or its equivalent in other currencies for the past two years.

If you are considering long-term residency options, the Golden Visa allows expatriates to live, work and study in the UAE on a 10-year visa without the need for a sponsor.Frontline heroes (doctors and nurses), outstanding high school students and college graduates, investors, entrepreneurs, scientists, humanitarian workers and other individuals be eligible for a visa.

• Unlimited sponsorship of family members, including spouse, children and support staff.
• There is no limit to the maximum period of stay outside the UAE in order to maintain the validity of the Golden Residency.
• Golden visa applicants will be provided with a six-month electronic visa, allowing them sufficient time to complete the process of obtaining a golden visa.
• If the original holder of the Golden Visa dies, family members can remain in the UAE until the end of their permit period.

Foreigners working outside the UAE can legally live here with a virtual work visa. The one-year visa allows them to enter the UAE on a self-sponsored basis and work under the terms and conditions of the visa issue.

If you plan to work remotely in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah or Fujairah, you must apply for a visa through the ICP and meet the following criteria:

• Evidence that you are working remotely for an organization outside the UAE.
• Monthly income of US$3,500 (Dh12,853) – or equivalent in other currencies.

If you are applying for a remote work visa in Dubai, you must apply through the Dubai GDRFA.

The virtual work visa in Dubai is valid for one year, and according to the official website of Dubai Tourism, visitdubai.com, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Passport with at least six months validity.
• Valid health insurance covering your residence in the UAE.

Additionally, for those employed:
• Proof of employment from your current employer for the duration of your one-year contract, At least USD 3,500 (Dh12,853) Each month’s salary, last month’s salary slip and bank statements for the previous three months.

For business owners:
– Proof of company ownership for one year or more, renewable, average Earning USD 3,500 per month (Dh12,853) Or equivalent in foreign currency and bank statements for the previous three months.
– Proof of work or employment outside the United Arab Emirates and that the work is performed remotely.