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Freelance Visa in Dubai
What we handle for you
The permit and activity that fit your work
One checklist for your route
Your freelance permit, in your own name
Your immigration file opened and your visa filed
A plan arranged for your visa
Who a freelance permit suits
Planning a team or a brand? Then you may need a free zone company instead. We tell you which route fits on the call.
How to Get Your Freelance Permit in Dubai, step by step
We look at your work, your clients and where you live now.
We match your activity to an issuer that allows it.
You send documents and we review them.
The authority issues your freelance permit in your name.
We open your immigration file and apply for your entry permit.
You do the medical test and biometrics in the UAE. Then your residence visa and Emirates ID are issued.
Documents you usually need
Where you can get a freelance permit
Through GoFreelance, for design, media, tech and education work.
Such as RAKEZ, Fujairah Creative City and Shams in Sharjah.
Your visa comes from that emirate, but you can live in Dubai.
A work permit for UAE residents who already hold another visa.
With this permit, freelancers who meet the degree and income rules can apply for the five-year green visa.
What it costs
Three things move the price
- The permit
- The visa
- Your personal costs. Personal costs cover the medical test, Emirates ID and insurance.
Why freelancers choose DASA
The same consultant handles your permit, visa and Emirates ID.
A wrong activity or a missing document holds up a visa. We catch both before filing.
When you outgrow the permit, the same team sets up your company.
As your income grows, hand us your books. We offer bookkeeping services that keep your records ready for VAT and corporate tax.
Common questions about the freelance visa in Dubai
Can I apply for a freelance visa from outside the UAE?
Yes. You can apply for the permit from abroad. Then you enter the UAE on an entry permit to finish your visa.
How long does it take?
It depends on the issuer and how fast your documents are ready. We give you a timeline for your route after the call.
Can I sponsor my family on a freelance visa?
It depends on your income, your housing and your issuer’s rules. We check your case on the call.
Can I work for any client in the UAE?
You can work only in the activities on your permit. That’s why we match your activity before you apply.
How do I renew my freelance visa?
You renew the permit and the visa before they expire. Most base packages run for one year. Some issuers offer two years or longer.
I work remotely for a company abroad. Do I need a freelance permit?
Not always. The UAE also has a remote work visa for people employed by a company outside the UAE. We tell you which one fits on the call.