The UAE has introduced freelance visas (self-employment) for a host of categories to woo brilliant minds into the country.
Multiple free zones across the UAE – such as twfour54, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Design District, Ajman Free Zone – offer a wide range of freelance visas to residents and foreigners to work in the UAE. Irrespective of whichever free zone people apply for the visa, they can work across the UAE in their relevant field.
According to Dubai Development Authority, a freelancer permit costs Dh7,500 – excluding visa cost.
Under the freelance category, Creative City Media Free Zone in Fujairah, too, offers up to three activities and four visas including one visa free of charge. —Zawya News
