With a freelance visa in UAE, you can work independently by starting your own business. What precisely is a Dubai freelance visa? Want to create your freelancing career in the UAE? Keep reading the blog to find out how.

Freelancing has now become a widespread choice among individuals in the Emirates. Freelance permits are now accessible in various free zones, catering to individuals with expertise in media, technology, and education fields, research, and customer service freelance to offer their service on a consultancy basis, even if they have a full-time job- this new initiative has become legalized by Dubai to enhance diverse skills.

The expat seeking a freelance visa in UAE must get a residence visa and a valid work permit. One should apply for a freelance work permit if you want to work as a freelancer. 

Benefits of UAE Freelance Visa:

1. Work from anywhere:

Freelancers in the UAE enjoy a significant benefit, as they can work from any location, regardless of which Emirate issues their license. Moreover, they can work from overseas if their freelance license remains valid. Being a freelancer in UAE doesn’t mean you must be present in UAE in person. Instead, you can stay and work from anywhere in the world. You can get a UAE residence permit.

2. You do not need a local sponsor.

3. You can sponsor your spouse or family members.

4. The visa application is simple.

Activities permissible under UAE freelance permit:

  • Web Mobile, Software Development
  •  IT and Telecommunication Networking Freelancer
  •  Data Science and Analytics Freelancer
  •  Customer Service Freelancer
  •  Education Advisor
  •  Architecture Freelancer
  •  Trainer
  •  Real Estate
  •  Researcher
  •  Marketing Specialists
  •  eLearning Advisor and many more

Documents required:

  • Passport copy
  •  UAE visa and Emirates ID copy (for UAE residents)
  •  The “No Objection Letter (NOC)” from your current sponsor (for UAE residents)
  •  Recent passport-size photo
  •  Copy of resume and portfolio
  •  Few government entities also require a “Letter of Intent” or a thorough business idea.

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Also Read: Get a Freelance License in the UAE