Obtain a UAE visa as a freelancer or remote worker

We secure your residency visa to stay long-term and work on your own in the United Arab Emirates, from start to finish.

With its business-friendly environment and tax-free salaries, the UAE has become one of the top destinations for expats.

 

Foreign freelancers and remote employees can obtain UAE residence visas while working for foreign companies or as self-employed professionals, without needing a local employer.

With its business-friendly environment and tax-free salaries, the UAE has become one of the top destinations for expats.

 

Foreign freelancers and remote employees can obtain UAE residence visas while working for foreign companies or as self-employed professionals, without needing a local employer.

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This visa grants you residency in the UAE for two years

You can sponsor your spouse, parents, or children*

*Unmarried daughters (any age) and sons up to 25 years old

If you stay outside of the UAE for more than six months, your visa will be cancelled

This visa requires you to have a registered license in one of the UAE free zones

Required documents

To obtain a UAE residence visa as a freelancer or remote worker, you must submit a comprehensive set of documents to verify your eligibility

Legal

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Freelance license issued by a UAE free zone

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Proof of current freelance activity (e.g., invoices or contracts)

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Bank statements from three preceding months

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A copy of your freelance license

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A copy of your CV

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Optional: proof of company ownership or self-employment abroad

Personal

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Passport copy

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Medical test certificate

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UAE medical insurance

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ID photo in color

At Liberta, we handle all the documentation process for you, from gathering to submitting them to the government

Need any help with documentation? Feel free to contact us

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Provide us with your contact details to schedule a call with one of our experts to understand your goals, without commitments or obligations.

Book a private talk with an advisor

Provide us with your contact details to schedule a call with one of our experts to understand your goals, without commitments or obligations.

Book a private talk with an advisor

Provide us with your contact details to schedule a call with one of our experts to understand your goals, without commitments or obligations.

Book a private talk with an advisor

Provide us with your contact details to schedule a call with one of our experts to understand your goals, without commitments or obligations.

Book a private talk with an advisor

Provide us with your contact details to schedule a call with one of our experts to understand your goals, without commitments or obligations.

Book a private talk with an advisor

Provide us with your contact details to schedule a call with one of our experts to understand your goals, without commitments or obligations.

Get in touch

Connect with us to explore how our tailored services can benefit your business and personal goals in the UAE.

Get in touch

Connect with us to explore how our tailored services can benefit your business and personal goals in the UAE.

Get in touch

Connect with us to explore how our tailored services can benefit your business and personal goals in the UAE.

Get in touch

Connect with us to explore how our tailored services can benefit your business and personal goals in the UAE.

Get in touch

Connect with us to explore how our tailored services can benefit your business and personal goals in the UAE.

Get in touch

Connect with us to explore how our tailored services can benefit your business and personal goals in the UAE.

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