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Freelance Permit & Visa

Solo and legal: a permit in your name, a visa, and invoices clients can pay.

  • Permit + visa
  • From AED 7,500
  • Invoice clients
Freelance Permit & Visa
  • GoldenKey feefrom AED 7,500Govt fees as noted
  • Documents5 itemswe check them first
  • Process3 stepsone consultant
  • Best forConsultants, designers, developers, marketers

Who this is for

Work for yourself legally — freelance permit, residence visa and bank account for consultants, creatives and tech.

Consultants, designers, developers, marketers

Teachers, trainers and coaches

Content creators and media professionals

Employees moving to self-employment

What we do for you

Everything included in the GoldenKey fee — you send documents, we do the rest.

Freelance permit in your name

Residence visa (2 years)

Emirates ID and medical

Bank account introduction

Invoice template with TRN guidance

Will it work for me? 3 taps, no form

Answer the questions and see the realistic outcome before you spend anything.

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Your options

Compared on what actually matters. Hover a card for details; the recommended option is marked.

Recommended

Ajman freelance

From
AED 7,500
Visa
Yes
Activities
Tech, consulting, education
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SHAMS media

From
AED 8,900
Visa
Yes
Activities
Media, creative
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One-activity free zone company

From
AED 5,500 + visa
Visa
Yes
Activities
Any
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Documents you’ll need

Send scans on WhatsApp — we check them before anything is submitted.

  • Passport copy (valid 6+ months)
  • Passport-size photo (white background)
  • CV and portfolio / degree
  • Current visa or entry stamp
  • NOC from employer if still employed

Missing something? Most documents can be arranged by GoldenKey (attestation, translation, Ejari, business plan).

How it works

Every step with its usual time. One consultant from start to finish.

  1. 1

    Permit2–5 days

    Activity approved, permit issued.

  2. 2

    Visa10–15 days

    Entry permit, medical, EID, stamping.

  3. 3

    Bank1–3 weeks

    Personal or freelance business account.

Why applications get rejected — and the fix

The problems we see most, and what we do about them before you apply.

Working on a tourist visa
Illegal; we issue the permit first.
Employer NOC missing
Required if still on an employment visa.

Why choose GoldenKey

Licensed consultancy

Ajman Free Zone registered, in-depth UAE knowledge

Fast turnaround

Most files move the same day

Confidential & transparent

No hidden fees — every price in writing

One consultant

From first message to completion, on WhatsApp

Pricing

Live from GoldenKey’s price list and confirmed in writing before you pay.

Freelance Permit & Visa
from AED 7,500

Permit + visa package (Ajman / SHAMS). Government fees included in the quotation.

  • Freelance permit in your name
  • Residence visa (2 years)
  • Emirates ID and medical
  • Bank account introduction
  • Invoice template with TRN guidance

Get a written quotation

Reply within 1 working hour, prices in writing. No obligation.

Or WhatsApp us · Call +971 55 671 5001

Frequently asked questions

Can I sponsor family?

Yes, with the income threshold met.

VAT?

Register when revenue passes AED 375,000.

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