Technology & Software Development Freelance Visa
The Technology & Software Development Freelance Visa allows you to sponsor yourself and live and work in Dubai.
This package includes a freelancer permit, and you have the option to add a 1-year or 2-year residence visa. You can also select your preferred profession from the dropdown menu.
Health insurance is mandatory if you are applying for a visa. If you don’t have UAE health insurance, you can find it in the "Services You Might Need" section below.
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Freelance Permit
Freelance permit to work legally in the UAE; if you only need the permit, steps 2-8 are not required.
Duration: 3-4 Working Days
Establishment Card
Linking your permit/license with immigration for visa processing.
eVisa
An eVisa allows 60 days to enter the UAE and another 60 days to complete the process.
Duration: 2-3 Working Days
Change Status (only applies if the applicant is inside UAE)
Switch visas within the UAE when your entry permit is issued inside.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Test Médical
Examens de santé mandatés par la Dubai Health Authority.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Biometric Appointment (if applicable)
A biometric test by Federal Authority. It's not required for existing Emirates ID holders.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Residency Visa Application
Procédure d'approbation officielle d'un visa sur un passeport.
Duration: 1 Working Day
Emirates ID Delivery
Original Emirates ID will be delivered to the provided address.
Duration: 3-4 Working Days
Notes
Health insurance is mandatory for visa applications. You can find it here.
Total Duration: 15-21 Working Days*
Minimum stay inside UAE: 7 Working Days*
*Processing time depends on government & third parties.
Required Documents for a Residence Visa
- Scanned color copy of a passport with a validity of at least 6 months, showing all four corners.
- Digital studio-type color photo with a white background.
- Proof of address (Electricity bill, Phone Bill, House Contract)
- For UAE residents: Copy of the resident visa cancellation & Emirates ID.
- For non UAE residents: Copy of the last entry stamp or Visa copy (If Applicable)
To explore all freelance visa options, visit this link.
| Types | One-year permit only - No Visa or One-year permit + 1 year visa or Two-year permit + 2 year visa |
| Main Activities | Software Developer or Web Developer or Graphic Designer or Blockchain Developer or Web3 and AI Researcher or Web3 Consultant |
| Juridiction | Dubai |