2 Years
Freelance Visa (Freezone)
Establish your professional presence in the UAE with a flexible freelance residency permit.
About the programme
Establish your professional presence in the UAE with a flexible freelance residency permit.
Benefits
- Live and work in the UAE
- Employer sponsorship (NO WPS)
- Access to banking and services
- Renewable residency status
Requirements
- — Proof of professional qualifications
- — Minimum income requirements
- — Health insurance
- — Passport copy
Why choose Freelance Visa (Freezone) over Mainland?
- ✓Lower starting cost with bundled visa and desk
- ✓Faster approval with fewer government steps
- ✓Flexi-desk included — no office lease needed
- ✓Ideal for remote workers, creators and international clients
| Freelance (Mainland) | Freelance (Free Zone) | |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | Dubai Economy & Tourism / MOHRE (government) | Free zone authority (e.g. GDRFA via DDA, RAKEZ, SPC) |
| Who you can work with | Any client in the UAE, including local companies | International & free zone clients; UAE mainland via approved terms |
| Office | May need a registered address (Ejari) for some activities | Flexi-desk or co-working included in the package |
| Activities | Defined list of professional activities | Wide range of media, tech, education and consulting activities |
| Setup speed | Usually 2–4 weeks | Often 1–2 weeks |
| Starting cost | Higher | Lower, bundled package price |
| Sponsor family | Yes, subject to salary/income rules | Yes, subject to free zone rules |
| Bank account | Personal account, easier local banking | Personal account; corporate depends on zone |
Our process
01
Eligibility audit
We review your profile and confirm the right route within 48 hours.
02
Document curation
Our team prepares, translates and attests every required document (Police Clearance Included)
03
Submission & tracking
Filed through accredited government channels with daily status updates.
04
Tourist Visa issuance
Tourist Visa granted and Flight preparations done.