To apply for the freelance visa you will need:
In addition to a freelance visa, you will also need to obtain a freelance license. The process for that is as follows:
The license is typically issued within 7-10 working days.
Keep in mind that documents will need to be translated into Arabic. Many expats choose to hire a business specialist to help them throughout the procedure.
For freelancers without a company to back them, the UAE issues freelance visas only within designated “free zones.”
Free zones are free trade zones within the emirate states. These zones work under their own regulations, which are separate from the rest of the country. They have their own special tax, customs, and import regimes. Each free zone caters to a specific business category such as design, development, or media.
There are 45 free zones within the UAE. As of May 2019, the UAE government issues freelance permits in eight of these zones.
The permit identifies you as a sole practitioner. It enables you to conduct your business in your birth name as opposed to a brand name.
Special licensing for design and fashion with freelance permits for artists and designers.
The permit identifies you as a sole practitioner. It enables you to conduct your business in your birth name as opposed to a brand name.
The permit identifies you as a sole practitioner. It enables you to conduct your business in your birth name as opposed to a brand name.
The permit identifies you as a sole practitioner. It enables you to conduct your business in your birth name as opposed to a brand name.
Visa availability: three Fujairah free zone visas. Processing time: 6-7 working days.
The permit identifies you as a sole practitioner. It enables you to conduct your business in your birth name as opposed to a brand name.
Some free zones may be subject to a freelance visa cap.
The majority of freelancers in the emirate states find their jobs online. Freelancing expats in the UAE find these to be the most useful sites for job postings and general advice:
Although there are property-related visas, these do not allow for employment. Do not be fooled into thinking you can buy a home and freelance without a freelance visa. There is also no such thing as an independent working visa. Beware of companies offering independent visas for a fee as these are highly illegal, and if caught, the company incurs a heavy fine and the visa holder is deported.
If you move to the UAE with a spouse, you are still required to obtain a freelance visa if you intend to work for yourself.
The freelance visa costs can vary from zone to zone. This is the general fee:
Registration2,000 AED (550 USD)
License2,500 AED (680 USD)
Address services 9,000 AED (2,400 USD)
Benefactor fees 3,000 AED (820 USD)
Free zone cost 2,500 – 15,000 AED (680-4,000 USD)
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