UAE freelance visa costs and payment stages
See what’s included, when each payment is due and what to budget separately.
One package. Every payment explained.
Pre-approval
AED 999AED 999 after document review. Credited toward your AED 14,999 package if approved.
Application submission
AED 2,000AED 2,000 after pre-approval is approved.
Licence & residence
AED 12,000AED 12,000 for your licence and residence.
What you pay and when
The package total is AED 14,999. We review your initial documents before requesting AED 999 for pre-approval. If approved, this first payment counts toward your package; it is not an extra charge.
After pre-approval, the remaining payments are AED 2,000 for application submission and AED 12,000 for your licence and residence. Your private portal provides the payment instructions for your application.
What’s included and what’s separate
The package includes a two-year freelance licence, two-year UAE residence, medical examination and Emirates ID processing. Health insurance is separate: provide a qualifying policy or ask us for a quote.
Applications made from inside the UAE require change of status at AED 1,700 extra. The inside-UAE total is AED 16,699, with insurance separate. Also plan for your own travel, accommodation and living costs.
Payment terms and your next step
Ifreelance service payments are non-refundable, including if pre-approval is declined or you withdraw. Your statutory rights remain unaffected. Read the current terms before paying, and contact our team if you need any part explained.
Renewal prices and any additional services are quoted separately. The initial package price does not set a future renewal price. Our team will explain any additional request before you agree to it; approval and timing remain with the relevant authorities.
Prepared by the Ifreelance team · Updated October 29, 2026.