UAE Freelance & Green Residence Cost Planner
Build a source-dated UAE cost plan while keeping authority fees, provider pricing and personal assumptions separate.
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Cost-planning estimate only; route eligibility and provider/emirate pricing vary
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Scope of this calculator
Scope in
- Cost planning for UAE freelance permit and Green Residence routes.
- Route, permit period and dependant facts you enter.
Scope out
- Approval decisions by ICP or the licensing authority.
- Free-zone specific package discounts.
Worked example
Example only: a Green Residence self-employment route for five years sums the published permit, medical, Emirates ID and insurance items shown.
How this calculator works
Total planning cost = confirmed authority fees + provider/free-zone permit price + Emirates ID/medical + insurance + status adjustment + other documented costs.
Official Sources & Legal References
Official sources used for this page
This tool is maintained against the referenced authority. Rules can change, so check the source and the page review date before acting.
ICP — Issuing Residency Permit ↗
Dubai Development Authority — Freelancer License Registration ↗
Common questions
Short answers for using this tool responsibly.
What income proof does Green Residence need?
Published minimum annual income and a valid freelance or self-employment permit are required. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Is a sponsor needed?
No, these routes are self-sponsored. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Can I sponsor family?
Yes, subject to published income and housing conditions. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Do free-zone permit fees differ?
Yes, each authority sets its own package price. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.