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United Arab Emirates
Employer-sponsored & Green Visa
2–6 weeks
Processing time
$4,500
Top monthly wage
$1,400
1BR rent / mo
Medium-High
Cost of living
Overview
Most UAE work visas are employer-sponsored: your company applies for your work permit and residence visa. The Green Visa and Golden Visa allow self-sponsorship for skilled professionals and investors.
No income tax. Salaries are tax-free; many packages include housing allowance.
Standard Work Permit
Employer-sponsored 2-year work and residence visa.
Green Visa
5-year self-sponsored visa for skilled workers.
Golden Visa
10-year visa for talents, investors and specialists.
Freelance Permit
Work independently in free zones.
Official government links
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Average wages (monthly)
Software Engineer$4,500
Civil Engineer$3,800
Nurse$2,200
Driver$1,200
Construction Worker$800
Cost of living (monthly)
1-bedroom rent$1400
Food & groceries$350
Transport$100
Utilities$180
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