Permits & visas
Licence application, entry permit or status change, medical, biometrics, Emirates ID. We run the full file so nothing bounces back.
UAE freelance permits & residency
Work for yourself. Live in Dubai.
We arrange your freelance permit, residency visa and Emirates ID end to end, typically in 10–12 working days, at the price we quote up front.
YouUAE resident
- Processing
- 10–12 working days
- Client rating
- 4.9 / 5
- Packages from
- AED 5,500 · instalments
What we handle
Everything between you and a legal freelance life.
We are a private, Dubai-based visa-assistance consultancy. We prepare your documents, file your application with the relevant authorities, and manage every step through to your Emirates ID, so it goes in right the first time.
Family sponsorship
Once your residency is issued, we help you sponsor your spouse, children, or parents, with free PRO assistance on the paperwork.
Banking & set-up
A licence is only useful if you can get paid. We assist with business and personal bank account opening, free of charge.
12,000+clients assisted in the UAE
10–12working days, typical processing
4.9 / 5average client rating
0hidden fees, every quote in writing
Packages & pricing
The price we quote is the price you pay.
Every package covers our professional fee plus the government and free-zone charges we can predict. If an authority changes a fee, we tell you before we proceed, never after.
Pay your way: instalment plans are available through Tabby & Tamara. Every quote is confirmed in writing before we begin.
Freelance Permit Only
5,500AED
For professionals who already hold UAE residency and need a licence to work legally.
- Freelance permit / licence
- Work legally anywhere in the UAE
- Up to 5 shareholders
- 10 business activities, mix and match
- Free P.O. Box and office address
- Eligible to invoice clients
- Bank account opening eligibility
1 Year Visa Package
7,900AED
For people who already have work arranged and simply need residency.
- 1-year residency visa
- Bank account opening eligibility
- Entry permit and status change
- Medical examination and Emirates ID
2 Years Residency Visa
8,900AED
A longer runway: two years of residency with family sponsorship eligibility.
- 2-year residency visa
- Family sponsorship eligibility
- No yearly renewal of residency
- Bank account opening eligibility
- Entry permit, status change, medical and Emirates ID
Freelance Visa With Permit
11,800AED
The complete self-sponsored setup: residency and licence in one application.
- Long-term residency, self-sponsored
- Freelance licence with up to 10 activities
- No yearly renewal of residency
- Additional visa quotas for your team
- Family sponsorship eligibility
- Business and personal bank account eligibility
- Entry permit, status change, medical and Emirates ID
All prices include the professional service fee plus actual government/free-zone charges. Compare inclusions in detail on the pricing page.
How it works
Four steps. We do the heavy lifting in all of them.
- 01
Consultation
Tell us your situation, whether you are in the UAE or abroad, permit only or full residency. We recommend the right package, free of charge.
- 02
Documents & application
We review your passport, photo, and activity choices, then file your application with the relevant free-zone authority. Initial approval usually lands within 48 hours.
- 03
Entry permit or status change
Coming from abroad? You travel in on your entry permit. Already here? We process your status change, with no exit needed.
- 04
Medical, biometrics & Emirates ID
The final formalities. Once your Emirates ID is issued, you are a legal UAE resident, licensed to work for yourself.
Most applications complete in 10–12 working days. Initial approval usually arrives within 48 hours.
Why it matters
What a freelance permit gives you.
A permit is more than permission to work. It is the legal foundation for running your own practice in the UAE, and for bringing your family with you.
Talk to a consultant- Invoice clients in your own nameYour licence makes you a legal business, so you can quote, bill, and get paid directly.
- Up to 10 business activitiesMix and match activities under a single licence as your work evolves.
- UAE bank account eligibilityOpen business and personal accounts, with our assistance included.
- Visa quotas for a small teamBring on help under your own licence as your workload grows.
- Sponsor your familyResidency holders can sponsor a spouse, children, and parents.
- Fully legal UAE statusResidence visa, work permit, and Emirates ID, all of it above board.
Client reviews
People remember how the process felt.
4.9 out of 5 average client rating
“Extremely cooperative staff, very happy with the customer service. Loved my experience with them.”
“Very helpful, professional, and fast. Got my licence the same day. I am very pleased.”
“The overall experience was excellent from start to finish.”
Get the same experience.
Start your applicationQuestions, answered
The things people ask before they start.
Can't find yours? Ask a consultant directly. No obligation, and you'll get a straight answer.
01Can I work anywhere in the UAE, or outside it, with a freelance visa?
Yes. With a legal freelance permit or licence from a UAE free zone you can work anywhere in the UAE, and take on clients outside the country as well.
02What is the difference between a company-sponsored visa and a freelance visa?
A visa issued under a private company is an employment visa: your employer sponsors it and your status depends on that job. A freelance visa is applied for through a UAE government authority or an authorised service provider, and you sponsor yourself.
03Is a freelance licence the same as a business setup?
It is a form of business setup, yes. Any entity created in the mainland or a free zone counts. The practical difference: free-zone licences usually do not require office space or a tenancy contract, while mainland setups typically do.
04How long does the whole process take?
Usually 10 to 12 working days end to end. Initial approval typically arrives within the first 1 to 2 days.
05What does the process actually involve?
Your passport copy and photo are submitted for initial approval. The freelance permit is then applied for under a business name with your selected activities. After the licence is issued, an immigration card and entry permit follow. Applicants outside the UAE travel in; those already in the country complete a status change instead. Medical examination, Emirates ID, and biometrics complete the process.
06Can I work with any company in the UAE as a freelancer?
Yes. Your freelance permit allows you to work with companies across the UAE under a legal contract.
Guides & updates
Read before you apply.
What a UAE freelance visa actually costs, line by line
Permit fee, establishment card, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, insurance. Here is what each line item is for, and which ones quotes tend to leave out.
The UAE freelance visa timeline, step by step
A practical walkthrough of approvals, licence issuance, entry permit, medical examination, and Emirates ID, with realistic timings for each stage.
The document checklist that gets a freelance visa approved first time
Passport, photograph, activity list, and the specifications that quietly cause most rejections. What to prepare before anything is filed.
Freelance permit or company visa? How to choose
Self-sponsored freelance setups and employer-sponsored visas serve very different goals. Here is how to work out which one fits your situation.
Which free zone should issue your freelance permit?
Your permit can come from any of several emirates, and the choice changes your cost, your activity list, and what your licence says at the top.
Sponsoring your family on a UAE freelance visa
Once your own residency is issued you can sponsor a spouse, children, and in some cases parents. What is required, and what it costs per person.
Working for yourself in Dubai: what a freelance visa actually gets you
A clear look at what the freelance visa unlocks: legal residency, the right to invoice clients, a UAE bank account, and a path to sponsoring family.
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