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FOR INDIVIDUALS · FREELANCE VISA

UAE Freelance Visa — work for yourself, legally, under your own name

Your name. Your license.

A freelance permit lets you invoice clients in the UAE and abroad without a company or an employer sponsor. It comes with a two-year residence visa and an Emirates ID.

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From
AED 7,999
Permit + residence visa + Emirates ID. VAT 5% included.
No office needed 100% ownership Invoice under your name
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All prices include government fees and our service fee. VAT 5% included.

ABOUT THE FREELANCE VISA

What is a UAE freelance permit

A freelance permit is a license issued in your own name rather than a company name. It lets you legally offer services, sign contracts and issue invoices to clients inside and outside the UAE, without registering a company or holding an employment contract.

Freelance permits are issued by several free zones and by the Ministry of Human Resources under the self-employment scheme. Each authority covers a defined list of activities, so the right choice depends on the work you actually do. We will match you to the authority that fits your activity and budget.

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies for a freelance permit

Activity group Typical roles Evidence required
Media & CreativeDesigner, photographer, writer, editorPortfolio and degree or 3 years' experience
TechnologyDeveloper, IT consultant, data analystDegree or professional certification
ConsultingManagement, HR, marketing consultantDegree and CV showing relevant experience
EducationTutor, trainer, coach, curriculum designerAttested degree and teaching credential
WellnessFitness trainer, nutritionist, therapistAccredited certification and authority approval
EventsEvent planner, presenter, performerPortfolio and client references
WHAT YOU GET

Included with the freelance permit and visa package

A freelance permit in your own name, renewable each year
A two-year UAE residence visa with Emirates ID
The right to invoice UAE and international clients directly
100% ownership with no local partner or service agent
Eligibility to open a UAE business bank account
No office lease requirement and no minimum share capital
DOCUMENTS

Documents you will send us

✓Passport copy, valid for a minimum of 6 months
✓Recent passport-size photograph on a white background
✓Current UAE visa page or entry stamp, if you are in the country
✓Curriculum vitae covering your relevant experience
✓Attested degree certificate or professional qualification
✓Portfolio, client references or work samples
✓No-objection certificate from your sponsor, if currently employed
We will review your documents within 4 business hours and tell you if anything is missing before we start the process.
HOW IT WORKS

The 6-step freelance permit process

1
Activity match & quote
Day 1
2
Name and activity approval
Days 2–4
3
Permit issued
Days 5–7
4
Establishment card
Days 8–10
5
Medical & Emirates ID
Days 11–13
6
Visa stamping
Days 14–16

Timeline: 14–18 working days from full document submission. We keep you updated at every stage via WhatsApp.

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AND EVERYONE WITH YOU

Bring everyone.

Spouse, children and parents sponsored on the same residency — arranged in the same file, at published prices.

FAQ

Common questions about the UAE freelance visa

Yes, provided your employer issues a no-objection certificate. In that case you take the permit-only package, because your residence visa stays with your employer.
No. Freelance permits are issued without an office lease. Some authorities include a flexi-desk allocation, which we will confirm with your quote.
Yes, once your own residence visa is stamped. You will need a tenancy contract in your name and proof of income that meets the sponsorship threshold.
Most authorities allow one to three related activities on a single permit. Adding activities outside the approved group usually requires a second license, which we will price for you.
Corporate tax applies to business profits above AED 375,000 per year. Below that threshold the rate is zero. We will register you for tax and explain what you need to file.
Yes. Our published prices cover the permit fee, establishment card, medical fitness test and Emirates ID issuance, plus our service fee. VAT 5% is included. There are no add-ons unless you request optional services.
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Tell us what you do and we will match you to the right freelance permit

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