UAE Freelancer Visa Eligibility
Freelancer Visa Eligibility
Everyone who is seeking a resident visa is eligible for a freelancer visa. He or she should be a worker or service provider who wish to do their job independently. Other term is self-employment visa. This category visa is for independent and self-employed people.
This type of visa is first time in the United Arab Emirates. It is a part of Green Visa category.
Validity of Freelance Visa
One year. Freelance visa need to renew annually.
Freelance Visa Charges
Depending on the category of visa, the amount charged by service providers range from A E D 5,500 to AED 12,500. Need to contact a Tasheel / Amer Service center for pricing details.
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UAE Freelancer Visa Eligibility
Green visa issued to those who are currently having work permit and residence visa. Initially disconnect existing work permit from residence visa first for getting Green Visa.
The reason for separating work permit and existing residence visa is: Green Visa residence permit do issue to employees. Not companies. Employees are sponsoring themselves.
Green visa is for talented people. Similarly, business people, experts in some segments, bright students etc. are also included.
No need of local sponsor. Unlike work permit related visa, company sponsorship or U A E local sponsorship is not mandatory in this category.
Firstly, can sponsor children up to 25 years of age. Earlier, with non-Green Visa status, the age limit was 18 years.
Moreover, one Green Visa holder can sponsor their parents to stay in U A E.
Also, it has grace period of 90 to 180 days to renew or cancel it.