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Free zone freelance permit with residence visa

Data as of 27 Oct 2026 · Partly confirmed

Free zone freelance permit with residence visa is a long-stay route in United Arab Emirates.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities

The list of nationalities is not confirmed.

Rule text, quoted in its source language: No minimum income at most zones; activity must be on the zone's list; portfolio, qualifications or client contracts increasingly required; health insurance; UAE phone number for visa.

Sources

This is wrong

United Arab Emirates