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UAE Green Visa: minimum salary

The minimum salary for the Green Visa in the United Arab Emirates is AED 15,000 a month, according to the official source below, last checked 15 October 2026. Check a salary below and see jobs on Gulf Dev Jobs that state enough.

Published minimum salary in the United Arab Emirates

  • Skilled workers

    AED 15,000 a month

    Employees with a valid UAE employment contract, occupational level 1 to 3 of the classification of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and at least a bachelor's degree.

    Monthly salary (the official page doesn't say whether basic or total salary counts). The source gives no dates; this is the figure it showed when we checked. Source: Green Residence Guide | Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security. Last checked 15 October 2026.

    Official wording
    "Meet a minimum monthly salary requirement of AED 15,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies." (Target category "Skilled Workers": a valid employment contract within the UAE, professional classification levels 1 to 3, at least a bachelor's degree.)

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Jobs that state at least AED 15,000 a month

2 jobs on Gulf Dev Jobs state a salary at or above AED 15,000 a month.

We compare the lower end of the salary range each ad states, in AED, per year or per month (a monthly salary counts 12 times). Salaries for B2B contracts are left out. Many ads don't state a salary, so the real number of jobs that pay enough is higher.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum salary for the Green Visa in the United Arab Emirates?

The published minimum salary is: Skilled workers: AED 15,000 a month, monthly salary (the official page doesn't say whether basic or total salary counts). Source: Green Residence Guide | Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security. Last checked 15 October 2026.

How many jobs on Gulf Dev Jobs pay at least the Green Visa minimum?

2 jobs on Gulf Dev Jobs state a salary at or above AED 15,000 a month. We compare the lower end of the salary the ad states. Many ads don't state a salary, so the real number of jobs that pay enough is higher.

Is a salary above the minimum enough to get the Green Visa?

No. The salary is one condition. Other conditions apply, such as your degree, its recognition and the job contract. This is not legal advice. Check the official source.

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