Freelance and residence permits are a different category from visit visas. They involve a licensing body, a longer process, and requirements that vary considerably by profession and by the free zone or authority you apply through.
Start with the profession
The activity you want licensed determines almost everything downstream: which authority you apply to, what qualifications or portfolio evidence you need, and what the permit will actually allow you to do. Two designers can end up on different tracks depending on how their work is classified.
What this route is not
A freelance permit is not a shortcut to residence, and it is not a way to work while holding a visit visa. Working on a visit visa is not permitted regardless of how the arrangement is described. If you are already inside the country on a visit visa, tell us — the sequencing matters.
How we help
We talk through your profession, nationality, current status, and what you want the permit to let you do, then map out the realistic pathway with its actual timeline and cost components. Where the answer is that this route is not currently open to you, we say so.
OFFICIAL FEE SNAPSHOT
Authority-listed UAE visa components.
Official-fee snapshot; provider, visa-centre, insurance, guarantee, exchange-rate, and category charges may apply. Confirm before payment. Displayed USD/EUR figures are indicative conversions only; AED remains the reference amount.
Processing times, fees, eligibility rules, and approval decisions can change. Final approval remains with the relevant authority.
Required documents checklist
This is a preparation aid. Exact requirements depend on your nationality, residence status, visa category, and receiving authority.
Send checked requirements on WhatsApp ↗PROFILE-BASED QUOTE
Freelance and residence pricing depends on nationality.
Send your nationality, profession, current residence status, and preferred pathway. We will explain the likely document route and confirm applicable pricing before payment.
Send details on WhatsApp ↗How the application moves
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert my visit visa to a freelance permit?
Sometimes, but the sequencing and the status you hold at each step matter a great deal. Speak to us before your visit visa gets close to expiry so we can plan the order properly.
How long does the whole process take?
Longer than a visit visa and highly variable by authority and profession. We give you a realistic window once we know which track applies to you.
Can the fee change after I apply?
Official components and service charges can both change. We confirm the current applicable amount with you in writing before any payment is taken, and we tell you which part is the authority fee and which part is our service.