Abu Dhabi has published a dedicated website where foreign nationals can apply for the Green Visa, moving a key UAE residence pathway fully online.

The new portal gives applicants a single official entry point for Green Visa submissions. Foreigners interested in the residence route no longer need to work through scattered channels; the application process now runs through the published site.

What does the new portal change?

The change is procedural, and the mechanism is simple. Abu Dhabi has consolidated the Green Visa application into one website, so applicants submit their requests there directly.

For foreign nationals, the steps change as follows:

• Applications are filed through the official website rather than through alternative channels
• The portal serves as the single point of contact for Green Visa requests
• Foreigners can initiate the process from abroad or within the Emirates

The portal covers the application stage. The Green Visa itself remains the same residence category the UAE has offered to foreign nationals under its broader visa reform.

Who is affected?

The website targets foreign nationals who want to obtain the Green Visa, the UAE residence permit designed for workers, freelancers, investors and self-sponsored residents who do not rely on an employer to sponsor their stay.

Until now, applicants faced a less centralized process. The published website standardizes where and how a Green Visa request starts.

Anyone considering the route should rely on the official portal for current requirements, fees and processing details, since those are set by UAE immigration authorities.

What should applicants do next?

Applicants should use the official Abu Dhabi website to submit their Green Visa applications. As with any immigration filing, requirements and procedures rest with the authorities, and the portal is the authoritative reference for what each applicant must provide.

In plain terms: the Green Visa is now reachable through one official website, and that site is where every application begins.