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RAKEZ Freelancer Permit and Residence Visa: What Differs?
A freelancer permit and a UAE residence visa serve different purposes. AW supports customers through its RAKEZ channel-partner arrangement and the relevant service process. RAKEZ and the relevant authorities make final official permit and visa decisions.
What the freelancer permit covers
The permit relates to an approved professional activity. The proposed profession must fit the available categories and supporting-evidence requirements.
What residence-visa eligibility means
Residence sponsorship is a separate process. An arrangement may provide eligibility to apply, but it does not guarantee that a visa will be approved.
Documents can depend on current status
Applicants may need a passport copy, current UAE residence documentation, sponsor no-objection documentation where applicable, and professional evidence such as qualifications, a portfolio or work samples.
Check the correct route before applying
A UAE resident seeking a permit without changing sponsorship can have different requirements from an applicant seeking residence sponsorship.
Explore AW’s RAKEZ Free Zone freelance visas guide or contact us with your profession and current visa status.
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