The UAE Green Visa is designed for skilled employees and freelancers/self-employed professionals who wish to live and work in the UAE without company sponsorship. Skilled employees must have a valid employment contract, fall under occupational levels 1–3 as defined by MOHRE, hold at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and earn a salary of AED 15,000 or more per month. Freelancers and self-employed individuals must obtain a permit from MOHRE, hold a bachelor’s degree or specialized diploma, and demonstrate either annual income of AED 360,000 over the past two years or overall financial solvency.