Visa Process
STEP
1
Labour Contract
STEP
2
E-Visa Issuance
STEP
3
Change of Status
STEP
4
Medical Fitness Test & Health Insurance
STEP
5
Biometrics
STEP
6
Residency Approval & Emirates ID
Important Note –If you selected an unskilled designation on your application form, you are required to complete the Tawjeeh training as part of the visa process in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Tracking your visa process
To track your visa progress, just log in to your Freelance Central account and click on 'Application Status,' as shown in the image below.
Renewals
Visa Cancellation
The cancellation process typically takes 5 to 7 working days and can only be completed in two scenarios:
01
While you are inside the UAE.
02
If you have been outside the UAE for more than 180 consecutive days.
Who can you work with as a freelancer?
Where can you work with the freelance visa?
You may work in any Emirate of the UAE, including all of the UAE Free Zones. Free Zones may require you to obtain an access pass (or similar) from the Free Zone Authorities, enabling you to enter and work in the respective Free Zone legally. In certain cases, particularly in Abu Dhabi, a visa issued from Abu Dhabi is required to obtain security clearances for oil, gas, and power projects.