Filipino applicants · United Arab Emirates
UAE Green Visa for Filipino citizens
5-year self-sponsored residence for skilled employees, freelancers, and investors.
- Processing time
- Typically 2–6 weeks.
- Government fees
- AED 2,000+ plus medical and Emirates ID.
- Typical duration
- 5 years, renewable.
- Sponsor required
- No
- Leads to settlement
- No
Bilateral context
No nationality-specific treaty frameworks apply to this combination.
Consular processing: N/A — pre-approved e-visa
Tourist entry vs. this route
Filipino nationals require a visa for any entry into United Arab Emirates. The UAE Green Visa is one of the routes available; tourist entry is a separate application.
Visa overview
The Green Visa launched in October 2022 as a self-sponsored alternative to employer-sponsored residence. Skilled workers meeting salary and qualification thresholds can apply without an employer sponsor, and freelancers can secure residence on the back of Ministry of Human Resources registration.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Skilled-worker track: minimum salary AED 15,000/month, bachelor's degree, qualifying occupation.
- ✓Freelancer track: MOHRE freelance permit.
- ✓Investor track: commercial licence and minimum capital.
Common blockers
- !Salary below the Green Visa threshold.
- !Occupation not on qualifying skilled list.
Typical evidence
- ·Employment or freelance permit.
- ·Salary and qualification evidence.
Application pathway
Choose track (skilled / freelance / investor)
Each has different documentary requirements.
Apply via ICP/GDRFA
Online application plus in-person biometrics.
Medical and Emirates ID
Standard issuance process.
Renew after 5 years
Renewable subject to continuing eligibility.
Other United Arab Emirates routes covered for Filipino applicants
Comparable routes in other destinations
Frequently asked questions
Are Filipino citizens eligible for the UAE Green Visa?+
Eligibility for the UAE Green Visa is set by ICP and is not nationality-restricted. See the criteria below for the published requirements.
Where do Filipino applicants typically file the UAE Green Visa?+
N/A — pre-approved e-visa. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by ICP — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.
Do Filipino applicants need a tourist visa for United Arab Emirates as well?+
Filipino nationals require a visa for any entry into United Arab Emirates. The UAE Green Visa is one of the routes available; tourist entry is a separate application.
Can I switch employers on a Green Visa?+
Yes. The Green Visa is self-sponsored, so you're not tied to one employer. This is one of the main operational benefits versus the standard employment-sponsored residence.