UAE freelance visa.

The official page asks for: a MOHRE freelance or self-employment permit, a bachelor's degree, specialised diploma or equivalent and a valid passport.

Income from freelance work of at least AED 360,000 a year over the previous two years. The Dubai page words it as this income or proof of financial solvency for the whole stay.

The Green residence is granted for five years. Yes. It can be renewed on the same terms as when it was first issued.

Dubai residency office: AED 200 residence permit fee, plus AED 10 Knowledge Dirham, AED 10 Innovation Dirham, AED 500 when applying inside the country and AED 20 delivery. The MOHRE permit fee was not confirmed.

Open to citizens of any other country. Freelancers and self-employed people who hold a freelance or self-employment permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). It is a long-term residence with no sponsor or employer. The MOHRE freelance permit covers giving services to people or companies without being their employee.

Holders can sponsor family members, including a spouse and children.

The MOHRE freelance permit covers giving services to people or companies without being their employee.

Get the MOHRE permit first, then apply for the residence online (UAE Pass), at a customer happiness centre or at an Amer centre, from inside or outside the UAE. The Dubai residency office lists an expected completion time of 48 hours.