Freelance Visa

Yes, you can apply for a freelancer visa while outside of the UAE. however, you should enter UAE within 60 Days of the visa Issuance to complete the procedure to have the residency completed. Failure to enter within 60 days may results in a forfeiting of the Visa, and the application will need to be reapplied bearing the entire cost once again.

To apply for a freelance visa in Dubai, you do not need an extensive list of documents. However, the documents you will need are: a recent photograph, a valid passport for at least 6 months, attested degree if you are skilled.

Freelancers who wish to sponsor their families will need to place a salary of AED 4,000 or higher. You will need more documents such as Marriage certificate, birth certificate, Ejari etc.

Freelancers can take up opportunities that are Full Time, Part Time or on a Consultative basis.

Yes, you can apply for a driving license under a freelance visa. Driving license eligibility is limited to Dubai and Abu Dhabi depending on which jurisdiction you choose for your visa. An NOC letter is required from apply for your driving license.

Yes, individuals under a freelance visa can travel in and out of the United Arab Emirates with no problems. The holders must ensure to not stay outside of the UAE for a period exceeding 6 months at a time, in order to keep the visa valid as per immigration regulations. The Visa Holders who stay out of the UAE for over 6 months will face an automatic visa cancellation as per UAE Immigrations Guidelines. For some cases, the immigration will give a special approval for some cases to enter the UAE and renew the visa.

Dependents sponsored under their Husbands/ Parents qualify for Freelancing. A work permit is required along with an NOC from the primary sponsor. The freelancer self-sponsored package is suitable for such individuals.