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Resident Visa (Emirates ID) Based on a Freelance Permit in the UAE
— To obtain an Emirates ID for residency in Dubai, you must have a valid reason. One common reason is holding a freelance license.
A freelance license is a commercial license that allows you to conduct business in the UAE as a self-employed individual.
Types of licenses:
To register for a freelance license, you can choose from more than 100 types of activities. Some of them are listed below:
Web, Mobile, Software Development and Architecture Freelancer
IT and Telecommunication Networking Freelancer
Data Science and Analytics Freelancer
Customer Service Freelancer
IT and Telecommunication Networking Freelancer
Data Science and Analytics Freelancer
Customer Service Freelancer
eLearning Advisor
Executive Coaching
Researcher
Trainer
Executive Coaching
Researcher
Trainer
Apparel Designer
Concept Designer
Costume Designer
Fashion Artist
Fashion Designer
Fashion Stylist
Image Consultant
Hair Stylist
Interior Designer
Jewellery Designer
Make-up Artist
Object Designer
Personal Shopper
Textile Designer
Visual Merchandiser
Concept Designer
Costume Designer
Fashion Artist
Fashion Designer
Fashion Stylist
Image Consultant
Hair Stylist
Interior Designer
Jewellery Designer
Make-up Artist
Object Designer
Personal Shopper
Textile Designer
Visual Merchandiser
Design Activities:
Education Activities:
Media Activities:
Tech Activities:
Actor
Aerial Shoot
Photographer
Animator
Artist
Audio / Sound Engineer
Brand Consultant
Cameraman
Choreographer
Composer
Content Provider
Copywriter
Creative Director
Director: Film, Television, Music, Theatre
Editor: Audio/Video
Editor: Publishing
Events Planner
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Journalist
Lighting Specialist
Market Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Music Director
Musician
New Media Specialist
PR Specialist
Presenter TV/Radio
Producer
Scriptwriter
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Influencer
Translator
Wardrobe Stylist
Web Developer
Web Designer
Writer
Aerial Shoot
Photographer
Animator
Artist
Audio / Sound Engineer
Brand Consultant
Cameraman
Choreographer
Composer
Content Provider
Copywriter
Creative Director
Director: Film, Television, Music, Theatre
Editor: Audio/Video
Editor: Publishing
Events Planner
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Journalist
Lighting Specialist
Market Analyst
Marketing Specialist
Music Director
Musician
New Media Specialist
PR Specialist
Presenter TV/Radio
Producer
Scriptwriter
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Influencer
Translator
Wardrobe Stylist
Web Developer
Web Designer
Writer
List of required documents:
International passport (valid for at least 6 months).
Photo of the employee (see photo requirements).
Proof of residence — a document from any country is acceptable. Suitable documents include a passport with a residence permit, a bank statement showing your address, or a utility bill.
Photo of the employee (see photo requirements).
Proof of residence — a document from any country is acceptable. Suitable documents include a passport with a residence permit, a bank statement showing your address, or a utility bill.
International passport (valid for at least 6 months).
Photo of the employee (see photo requirements).
Proof of residence — a document from any country is acceptable. Suitable documents include a passport with a residence permit, a bank statement showing your address, or a utility bill.
The procedure of registration of documents:
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Document Preparation and Verification
You will send us the necessary documents in advance for our team to review and prepare.
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Day 1: Applying for a License
The entire application process is conducted remotely, and the applicant's personal presence is not required.
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Day 10: Filing an application for registration with the Migration Service
This registration is mandatory for obtaining a residence visa and can be completed entirely remotely; your personal presence is not required.
Processing takes 3-5 business days.
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Day 13: Obtaining a UAE Entry Permit
An entry permit is a mandatory step for the residence visa process, whether you are inside or outside the UAE. The application is processed remotely.
This step is handled remotely.
Processing takes 3-5 business days.
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Day 16: Personal Arrival for Medical Exam & Fingerprinting
From this point, your physical presence in the UAE is mandatory. If you are abroad, you must enter the country to complete the medical examination and fingerprinting.
Processing takes up to 10 business days.
Personal presence is mandatory.
From this point forward, the applicant must be physically present in the UAE to complete the medical examination and fingerprinting.
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Day 26: Obtaining a resident visa
After this point, you can leave the UAE if necessary.
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Your physical presence is not required to receive your Emirates ID. We will collect the document on your behalf and deliver it to you.
*Business days are counted. The deadlines are indicative and based on the practice of processing documents for previous clients. The timing may vary depending on the actions of government agencies.
This step is handled remotely.
This step is handled remotely.
Day 30: Receiving an Emirates ID (UAE Resident Identification card)
It is carried out remotely.
Processing takes 7-10 business days.
The most affordable option
This is the cheapest way to get an Emirates ID.
Advantages of Resident Visa Based on a Freelance Permit
The opportunity
to sponsor a family
to sponsor a family
You can issue an Emirates ID to family members: spouse, children, parents
Opening a personal bank account in the UAE
You can open a personal bank account in UAE banks.
Find out the cost and other details
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Answers to questions:
No, it is not required.
An exhaustive list of required documents is listed above.
An exhaustive list of required documents is listed above.
No, you cannot hire employees based on a freelance license.
You have the right to carry out commercial activities only individually, as a self-employed person.
You have the right to carry out commercial activities only individually, as a self-employed person.
Yes, you can. You can provide services to both individuals and companies located in the UAE.
No, if you obtained the freelance license solely for residency purposes (e.g., to get an Emirates ID) and do not conduct any commercial activity.
Yes, if you are actively conducting commercial activities and generating profit.
Yes, if you are actively conducting commercial activities and generating profit.
Yes, to obtain a resident visa based on a freelance license, you must purchase medical insurance.
If you need help choosing health insurance, we can provide assistance.
If you need help choosing health insurance, we can provide assistance.
No, only one profession or activity can be selected per freelance license.
Find out the cost and other details
In order to find out the cost and other details or to proceed with the paperwork, leave a request in any way: specify your phone number and we will call you back or write to a convenient messenger.
Write your phone number
By clicking on the button, you agree to the terms of data processing and the privacy policy.
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