In Dubai and across the UAE, there are several free zones that offer Indian citizens freelance permits. For a freelance permit, you do not necessarily need a sponsor or to be hired by any company in the UAE. It is basically a work permit for freelancers in UAE.

Indians can apply for a freelance license or permit, allowing them to operate full-time as freelancers in Dubai. Several authorities operating in the free zone issue freelance license, such as the TECOM Group or twofour54.

Once you have obtained the freelance permit, you can apply for the Dubai freelance visa. The freelance visa Dubai is a type of UAE residency, meaning that you can live and work with your family members in the UAE for anywhere from 2 years. The freelance permits are available for UAE nationals, citizens, residents, and non-residents.