How you can stay in the UAE without a sponsor?

Here are three ways you can work without a sponsor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE):

1. Virtual Work Visa

• Under this visa, you could live in the Country for up to a year while working remotely.
• You can sponsor yourself if your work meets the issued terms and conditions.
• The flexible work permit will let freelancers of every skill level work within the Country or from any part of the World.
• According to the Dubai Development Authority, a freelancer permit costs Dh 7,500.

2. Green Visa

• If you are an investor, a freelancer or a skilled professional, you can sponsor your family for up to five years with a Green Visa.
• You can sponsor male children up to 25 years, and there is no age limit for unmarried daughters of Green Visa holders, and children of determination to get a visa regardless of their age.
• You can also stay in the Country for up to 6 months after the visa is cancelled or expired.
• The cost of a Green Visa is UAE Dirham (Dh) 2,280.
•  The ID Card will cost another Dh 575, and the medical fees will be around Dh 320.
• Of course, this will depend on how many people you are sponsoring.

3. Golden Visa

• If you get the coveted residency, you could sponsor yourself and your family with or without a job for up to 10 years.
• Under the scheme, you can also sponsor unlimited domestic staff and stay outside the UAE indefinitely without your visa being nullified.
• Depending on your situation, the application will cost you between Dh 2,800 and Dh 4,800.

You can apply for any of these visas on the Federal Authorities for Identity and Citizenship website icp.gov.ae

Source: Khaleej Times