UAE visa service
UAE Freelance Visa
Work for yourself in the UAE legally. A freelance permit from a free zone authority, followed by your residence visa and Emirates ID.
- Processing
- Permit 5-10 working days, visa approx. 5 working days after
- Stay
- Residence, renewable
- Validity
- 2 years, renewable
- Price
- Price on enquiry
Go Freelance in the UAE, Properly
A freelance visa is two things: a permit issued by a free zone authority that defines what you are allowed to do, and a residence visa processed through immigration. Choosing the wrong activity on the permit is the most common and most expensive mistake - we get that right first.
What's included
- Work legally for multiple clients
- Two year renewable residence
- Sponsor family once residency is issued
- Guidance on choosing the correct permit activity
- Permit and residence visa handled together
Documents you'll need
- Passport copy (valid 6+ months)
- Passport-size photograph (white background)
- CV or portfolio of work
- Client contracts or proof of income
- Bank statements
- Existing UAE visa copy and NOC, if currently sponsored
Requirements can change with your nationality and current status. We confirm the exact list before anything is submitted.
Questions about the UAE Freelance Visa
How long does the UAE Freelance Visa take to process?
Permit 5-10 working days, visa approx. 5 working days after. We review your documents before submission so a correctable error does not cost you the application.
How long can I stay on the UAE Freelance Visa?
Residence, renewable. The visa itself is valid 2 years, renewable.
What documents do I need for the UAE Freelance Visa?
Passport copy (valid 6+ months); Passport-size photograph (white background); CV or portfolio of work; Client contracts or proof of income; Bank statements; Existing UAE visa copy and NOC, if currently sponsored.
How much does the UAE Freelance Visa cost?
Government fees change and the total depends on your nationality, current status and whether insurance is included, so we quote on enquiry rather than publish a figure that may not apply to you. Message us and you will get the full breakdown before you commit.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
