Foreign workers willing to offer freelance services in Dubai, UAE, can apply for a Dubai Freelance Visa from the official website after meeting the minimum eligibility requirements. Dubai launched the Freelance Visa to allow foreign freelancers to migrate and reside in Dubai while continuing their foreign employment. You can stay in Dubai for up to 3 years with a Dubai Freelance Visa, which has to be renewed annually. However, you must apply for a Dubai Freelance Permit to enter Dubai, UAE, as a legal immigrant, following which you will be eligible for a Dubai Freelance Visa application.
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Dubai Freelance Visa Eligibility
You can apply for the Dubai Freelance Visa if you:
- Are a freelancer employed in a non-UAE company
- Have a proof of employment contract for at least a year
- Earn a minimum monthly salary of AED 5,000
- Have enough health insurance coverage
- Hold a university degree or diploma
- Have a clean criminal certificate
- Are medically fit for immigration
The following professions are eligible for a Dubai Freelance Visa:
Tech
- Architecture Freelancer
- Customer Service Freelancer
- Data Science
- Analytics Freelancer
- IT
- Telecommunication
- Software Development and more
Education
- Education Advisor
- eLearning Advisor
- Executive Coaching
- Researcher
- Trainer
Media
- Actor
- Aerial Shoot Photographer
- Animator
- Artist
- Audio
- Brand Consultant
- Cameraman
- Choreographer
- Commentators
- Composer
- Content Provider
- Copywriter
- Creative Director
Design
- Apparel Designer
- Concept Designer
- Costume Designer
- Fashion Artist
- Fashion Designer
- Hair Stylist
- Interior Designer
- Image Consultant
- Jewellery Designer
- Make-up Artist
- Object Designer
- Personal Shopper
- Textile Designer
- Visual Merchandiser
- Wedding Planner
Dubai Freelance Visa Requirements
The following are the documents required to apply for a Dubai Freelance Visa:
- An original and valid passport
- Updated resume and work experience documents
- Dubai Freelance Work Permit issued by the MOHRE
- Documents containing educational details
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the employer
- Details of accommodation in Dubai
- Clean criminal reports
- Health Insurance details
- Documents to prove your civil status and nationality
- Details of accommodation in Dubai
How to apply for a Dubai Freelance Visa?
The steps to apply for a Dubai Freelance visa are listed below:
Step 1: Check your eligibility for the Dubai Freelance Visa
Step 2: Gather the required documents
Step 3: Fill out the application
Step 4: Wait for the visa to be approved
Step 5: Fly to Dubai, UAE
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