Are you a freelancer seeking a visa for the UAE? The announcement made by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) in the UAE will be very helpful to those looking for virtual work residence visas. There will no longer be a requirement for freelancers who want to apply for the visa to be physically present in the UAE during the application process. Applying online is simple for them.
The application process can now be finished from the
applicant's current location for those who want to work remotely from the UAE.
This visa (virtual work residence) is only good for a year (365 days), after
which it may be extended under new terms and conditions established by the
government of the United Arab Emirates.
People can use the ICP's website or the smart application
(UAEICP) to apply for visas. The applicant must enter the UAE within 60 days of
the visa's approval in order to finish the residence visa application process.
The permit will be void if you don't enter the UAE within the allotted window
of time.
Only those applicants who have a passport with a minimum
remaining validity of six months, a recent photo, and a current health
insurance policy are eligible for the virtual work residence visa.
However, in order to qualify, the freelancer must present
a bank statement demonstrating earnings of at least AED 360,000 over the
previous two years, or the equivalent amount in another currency. A previous
month's pay stub and three months' worth of bank statements are also required
of applicants.
After 30 days, if a candidate doesn't meet the
requirements, their application is automatically rejected online. The fee and
financial guarantees are refundable if the request is denied by the ICP and the
application is returned three times for the same reason, it is important to
note.
The cost of the virtual working program is AED 350 per
participant. The entry permit and all the information will be sent to each
applicant's email.
The new policy has benefits for both employees and
businesses because it gives people control over the work they take on and
spares them the risks associated with employee retention.
According to the minister, this would boost labor market
productivity and elevate people's status as valuable employees. By 2024, the
introduction of the flexible work permit is predicted to result in up to 24,000
new job openings as companies hire and retain a more diverse workforce.
By having a favorable legal environment, the UAE hopes to
support this trend and draw in a more diverse workforce and capital.
Here are a few of the main advantages of the new UAE visa
for independent contractors:
·
Convenience:
Freelancers can now submit an online application for a UAE visa from any
location in the world without flying to the UAE. This reduces waste and costs.
·
Flexibility:
Freelancers have the option of working remotely from the UAE, of moving there
and working from a co-working facility or from their home.
· Opportunities: Abound in the UAE's booming economy, which has a lot to offer independent contractors. Freelancers have numerous chances to work with foreign clients and expand their businesses.
Freelancers must adhere to the following guidelines in
order to apply online for a UAE visa:
·
Possess a passport with a minimum six-month
expiration date
·
Possess a current photograph
·
Maintain active health insurance
·
Provide a bank statement with at least Dh 360,000
in earnings for the previous two years, or the equivalent amount in another
currency. Also, include a previous month's pay stub and three months' worth of
bank statements.
Online visa applications for the UAE are generally a good
thing for freelancers. It makes living and working in the UAE simpler and more
convenient for freelancers, and it can aid them in advancing their careers.
