How we work with you
Every situation is quoted individually, because every situation is different. Tell us where you are and a consultant will explain the route that fits, what the authorities require, and what it costs — in writing, before anything begins. Instalments are available through Tabby & Tamara.
For people who already hold UAE residency — dependants, Golden Visa holders and GCC nationals — and need a licence to invoice in their own name.
Residence visa not included
Quoted in writingafter your free consultation
Book a free consultationEverything needed to start living and working in the UAE, self-sponsored, in one application.
Quoted in writingafter your free consultation
Book a free consultationA longer runway for people who already have work arranged — two years, and no annual renewal to think about.
One-year option also available
Quoted in writingafter your free consultation
Book a free consultationFreelance DXB is an independent consultancy operated by Trivup Documents Clearing Services, a licensed Dubai documents-clearing company. We are not a government department, and we are not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by any UAE government authority.
Permits, licences and residency visas are issued solely by the relevant UAE authorities, which decide every application on its own merits. We advise on and prepare applications; we cannot and do not guarantee any outcome.
You may apply directly to the relevant authority yourself. Our fee covers consultancy and document preparation only, is quoted to you in writing before any work begins, and is separate from government charges, which are set by the authorities and paid to them.
Side by side
The same information as the cards above, in a form you can scan in one pass.
| Included | Freelance Permit | Freelance Licence & Residency | 2 Year Residency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelance permit application | Included | Included | Not included |
| Residency application support | Not included | Long term | 2 years |
| Business activities | Up to 10 | Up to 10 | Not included |
| Invoicing in your own name | Included | Included | Not included |
| Entry permit or status change | Not included | Included | Included |
| Medical & Emirates ID booking | Not included | Included | Included |
| Bank account opening support | Included | Included | Included |
| Family sponsorship guidance | Not included | Included | Included |
| Additional visa quotas for a team | Not included | Included | Not included |
| P.O. Box & office address | Included | Included | Not included |
| Annual residency renewal | n/a | No | No |
Before you commit
It depends on the route, the free zone that issues the permit and the length of the visa, so we quote every enquiry individually rather than publish a figure that would be wrong for most people. Across the wider market a permit paired with residency typically lands between AED 7,500 and AED 20,000 in the first year. Tell us your situation and you will have our fee in writing after a free consultation, with no obligation.
Your written quote covers our professional service fee plus the government and free-zone charges we can predict at the time of quoting. Those charges are set by the authorities and paid to them; our fee is for consultancy and document preparation only. If an authority changes a fee mid-process we tell you before we proceed, never after.
No, and it is rarely included by anyone. Health insurance is a separate legal requirement for every UAE resident, renewed annually per person. Budget for it alongside the package price, and ask any provider you are comparing us against whether their quote includes it.
Yes. Instalment plans are available through Tabby and Tamara, so the setup cost can be spread rather than paid as a single amount.
Licence renewal comes round annually regardless of your visa length. Residency renewal falls at the end of your one- or two-year cycle and includes a fresh medical and Emirates ID. Health insurance renews annually for you and anyone you sponsor.
Because you pay the entry permit, medical fitness test, Emirates ID, and stamping fees once instead of twice. It costs more up front and less per year over its life.
More detail in our guide to what a UAE freelance visa costs, line by line, or see all frequently asked questions.
Not sure which?
Do you already hold UAE residency? If yes, the Freelance Permit Only package is usually all you need. If not, the Freelance Visa With Permit bundle keeps your residency and licence under one application. Only need residency, without a licence? Choose the 1-year or 2-year visa package.
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