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Get Your Freelancer License & Your Own 3 Years UAE Investor Visa

• 100% single ownership;
• Eligibility to open a personal bank account;
• Activity will be mentioned on the license;
• No need to provide certificates for a number of activities.

• New Freelance License is AED 6,000;
• Investor visa for 3 years is AED 4,600 (approx.): including AED 2,600 one time cost + (AED 2,000 refundable deposit);
• Visa procedure is subject to E-Channels registration fees AED 7,200: AED 2,100 one time cost and AED 5,100 refundable deposit.

• E-channel renewal Fee is: AED 1,100;
• Freelance license renewal fee is AED 5,400.

1. Valid passport copy;
2. Visa copy;
3. No Objection Certificate from current sponsor or visa cancellation document, if applicant is UAE resident as employee;
4. Passport Size Color Photo.

1. Is the 5% VAT applicable to the costs mentioned above:

2. Are there any high risk nationalities which may face issues in obtaining investor visas?

3. Is there any possibility to go for the pre-approval with Immigration?

4. What are the costs for deregistration of a freelance license?

5. Is it possible for a freelance license holder to open a company bank account, or only personal bank account is possible?

6. Could you please mention which activities do not require specialized certificate?

7. Is it possible for a freelancer visit holder to sponsor family dependants?

8. What is the minimum age criteria for males and females to apply for freelancer permit and UAE investor visa?