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UAE Freelance Visa Cost Estimator
Estimate first-period freelance permit and visa planning costs.
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Estimate first-year setup costs for a practical planning range.
Source basis: Market/fee estimate
Reference: Mainland/free zone setup fee ranges
Method: Totals license, visas, people-related costs, office, and admin estimate inputs.
Last reviewed: May 22, 2026
Update risk: High
Verify the final setup quote with the selected authority and licensed providers.
Setup estimate result
Estimated first-year setup cost
AED 45,200.00
License/setup subtotal: AED 27,000.00
Visa-related subtotal: AED 12,000.00
Medical/ID/insurance subtotal: AED 4,200.00
Other/admin subtotal: AED 2,000.00
Monthly equivalent: AED 3,766.67
Costs vary by emirate, free zone, license activity, visa count, office requirement, insurance, and provider. Planning guidance only.
Practical notes
- Confirm mainland or free zone authority.
- Confirm visa quota and renewal pricing.
- Treat this as planning guidance only.
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Read guideUAEReady is not an official UAE government portal and does not provide legal, immigration, or financial advice. This tool gives practical estimates and readiness guidance only. Confirm final details with official UAE authorities or qualified professionals.
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