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The UAE Green Visa 2026 features updated visa fees, benefits, and eligibility requirements for Pakistani citizens. As of now, UAE Green Visa 2026 is offering updated visa fees, benefits and eligibility for the Pakistani citizens.
The UAE has extended its five-year Green Visa program, which offers residency to skilled professionals, freelancers, self-employed persons, and qualified workers who wish to work without having to rely on a local sponsor.
The Green Visa is one of the UAE’s long-term residency program, intended for international talent, entrepreneurs, and investors, and provide an additional level of independence to those holding UAE work visas.
The main benefits of the Green Visa is that they can sponsor themselves rather than having an employer sponsor them. As per UAE immigration regulations, the eligible visa holder may also sponsor his/her spouse, children, and family members.
Candidates should possess certain eligibility conditions such as self-employment permit/ freelancing permit issued by the authority, educational qualifications, and financial stability. The minimum annual income required is normally specified by UAE immigration regulations, and freelancers must be able to demonstrate that they have at least this much.
UAE Green Visa Fees (2026)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Work Visa Fee | AED 200 |
| Knowledge Fee | AED 10 |
| Innovation Fee | AED 10 |
| Inside UAE Processing Fee | AED 500 |
| VAT | 5% (Applicable) |
The AED 200 fee for work visa is approximately Rs15,180 in Pakistani currency based on the exchange rate of Rs75.9 per UAE Dirham. The amount quoted may fluctuate in accordance with the exchange rate and other processing fees.
Applicants will usually need to bring a valid passport, a recent passport photo, an approved work or freelance permit and other supporting documents depending on the type of work they are applying for.
As visa requirements and relevant fees may vary from time to time, immigration experts recommend applicants to check the latest visa requirements and applicable visa fees before making an application.
Professionals and freelancers who wish to live and work in the UAE with longer residence visas, family sponsorship and employment flexibility are still interested in UAE Green Visa.
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