Moving To
Dubai?

Move to Dubai and work as a freelancer or independent contractor, without chasing providers or guessing what you need. We understand your situation first, find a vetted UAE provider who fits your case, and confirm the price and timing with them before you commit to anything.

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Typical processing around 2–3 weeks · Pricing based on your setup · No obligation

Burj Khalifa and Downtown DubaiDowntown
Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah, DubaiJumeirah
Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park, DubaiZabeel
Freelancers & independent contractors

Your UAE Residency & Freelancer Setup

2–3Weeks typical processing · pricing based on your setup

For people who want to live in the UAE and work for their own clients. Through our network of vetted UAE specialists, we connect you with a provider who can handle your residency and freelancer setup, and we check the price and timing with them before you commit.

Services available through our network

  • UAE residency visa
  • Emirates ID
  • Work permit
  • Freelancer setup
  • Medical insurance
  • Visa medical test
  • Invoicing and compliance support
  • Payroll / WPS administration
  • UAE personal bank account assistance
  • Spouse and children sponsorship
  • Visa and residency renewals
  • Legal and tax support
  • Freelancer community and networking

Expats & Nomads is not a law firm, immigration agency or tax adviser, and does not provide immigration or legal services itself. Visa, residency, legal and tax services are provided by independent UAE providers. Approvals are decided by the UAE authorities, and bank account opening by the bank. Processing time depends on your documents, the provider and government processing.

How it works

  1. Tell us about your situation: your work, your clients, your family and your timing.
  2. We find a suitable UAE provider from our network of vetted specialists.
  3. We pre-check your case with them: that they can take it, what it costs and how long it takes.
  4. You decide. With your OK, we introduce you directly.
Typical timingAround 2–3 weeks once your documents are ready.
PricingBased on your setup: package length, family members and the services you need.
No obligation. You see the price and timing before any introduction, and nothing moves forward without your OK.
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What We Help With In Dubai

Every service below is provided by an independent, vetted UAE provider from our network. We find the right one for your case and arrange the introduction.

Residency Visa & Emirates ID

Your UAE residence visa, the visa medical test and your Emirates ID, arranged through a vetted UAE provider.

Work Permit & Freelancer Setup

The permit and setup that let you work for your own clients as a freelancer or independent contractor.

Medical Insurance

Health insurance arranged as part of your residency setup.

Invoicing, Compliance & Payroll

Invoicing your clients, staying compliant, and payroll / WPS administration where your setup needs it.

Family Sponsorship

Sponsoring your spouse and children on your residency, where eligible.

Banking, Renewals & Support

Help opening a UAE personal bank account, visa and residency renewals, legal and tax support, and a freelancer community for networking.

Where People Settle In Dubai

Dubai Marina

Waterfront towers along a long canal, close to the beach, with Metro and tram connections. Popular with young professionals.

Downtown Dubai

Home to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Central, close to the DIFC financial district, with Metro access.

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Towers set around artificial lakes next to Dubai Marina, with Metro stations, cafés and many small businesses.

Business Bay

Next to Downtown along the Dubai Water Canal, with a mix of offices and apartments.

Tell us about your move to Dubai

Free. We read it personally and reply within 24 hours. If a UAE provider fits your case, we confirm their price and timing with you before any introduction.

Free · personal reply within 24 hours · no obligation

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