A step by step guide
How to get a freelance visa in Dubai 2020?
Instruction according to my experience of getting a freelance visa in Dubai
A freelancer is a term commonly used for a person who is self-employed and is not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term.
You can find freelance work in Dubai if you posted you CV on Bayt now.
In other words. a freelancer is a person who is hired by an individual or a company to do a specific job and get paid for it without any commitment further commitment.
If you don’t want to work as a Freelancer in Dubai and prefer to Find work in Dubai create a CV on Bayt.
Freelancers around the world can just work from there home and not care about permits or taxes. But because Dubai is such a great and organized City. Even freelancers in Dubai are required to get a permit to conduct such a job and must have proper bookkeeping and have a specific office location.
If you are already a Dubai residence and wish to practice freelancing to increase your income or just make use of your spare time, you can apply easily for a freelance permit and get it in 24 hours and start working from your home or any other place you want. Make sure to know how to navigate the city with transportation in Dubai.
Freelance Visa in Dubai for Sponsored residence.
If you are a sponsored residence (A wife or child of a residence) which means that your stay in Dubai is linked to your father or Husband. Getting a Freelancer visa is not a bad idea. Once you find any gig that is payable you can apply for it and make extra cash while studying or cooking. But first, you must get a No Objection Letter from your sponsor (Father/Husband).
Freelance Visa in Dubai for Working residence.
If you work in Dubai and your visa is sponsored by a company, you can also apply for the Dubai Freelancer Visa but at the same time, you must get the No Objection Letter from your sponsor.
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What is a No Objection Letter?
No Objection letter is a letter that declares that your sponsor in Dubai is fine by you obtaining a license to practice Freelance jobs. It’s only required once to issue the permit.
Where to go to apply for the Dubai Freelancer visa?
You don’t need to go anywhere physically. Just visit this website
TECOM Group in cooperation with DDA has initiated a freelance program that will save you a lot of money and it the most trusted in Dubai.
What to prepare before applying for Freelance Visa in Dubai?
- Resume/CV
- Passport /Visa Copy
- Bank Reference Letter
- Sponsor’s NOC (If you are currently living or working in UAE)
- Portfolio or Sample of Work (media sector only)
- Credentials and Certificates (education sector only)
Who can apply for Freelancer Visa and permit?
If you are working in Tech., Marketing, or Education you can apply for a freelancer visa in Dubai. For a full detailed list of activities Vist GoFreelance website.
Steps of getting a Freelancer Visa in Dubai
1- Apply through GoFreelance website
2- Pay the GoFreelance Fees and sign the contract
3- Apply for Establishment card
4- Apply for Visa
The budget for getting a Dubai freelance Visa
1- Freelance Permit: 7,520 Dhr
2- Establishment Card: 2,000 Dhr
3- Out of Country normal process visa: 4,600 Dhr
4- Health insurance for Visa: (600–3000) According to your needs.
The total amount for the first year: 14,120 Dhr
I will follow up with some articles detailing each step.
