Digital Marketing & Branding Freelance Visa
The Digital Marketing & Branding 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.
Dubai
This service is for the Emirate of Dubai. For applications in other Emirates, please get in touch with us.

Freelance Permit
Freelance permit to work legally in the UAE; if you only need the permit, steps 2-8 are not required.
Duration: 4-6 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 country.
Duration: 1 Working Day

Medical Test
Health examinations mandated by the Dubai Health Authority.

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
Process of officially endorsing a visa onto a passport.
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 |
Activities | Digital Marketer or Branding Expert |
Jurisdiction | Dubai |