RL-CL-10 Issue 4, Rev 0, Dated 25/12/2018

T +971 800-4-DDA (332) F +971 4 427 2449 PO Box 478844dda.gov.ae

FREELANCER PERMIT CHECKLIST The following documents are required from the applicant before a Freelancer Permit can be issued:

S.NO DOCUMENTS TYPE

1 Passport Copy with visa page & Emirates ID (if applicable) Copy

2 CV of Freelancer Copy

3 Bank Reference Letter for Freelancer Original

4 Registry Identification Code (RIC) form for Freelancer Notarised or Certified (Please see explanation in the Notes below)

Important Notes:

The Authority reserves the right to ask for any extra documents it may deem required.

The Authority reserves the right to ask for extra attestation by the UAE Embassy or other Embassies.

The required documents must be in English and / or Arabic. Documents in any other language must be accompanied by a certified English or Arabic translation.

Where the RIC form is completed and signed by the applicant in person at the Dubai Development Authority, the applicant’s signature will be certified by Dubai Development Authority personnel.

Where the RIC form is completed and signed by the applicant outside the Dubai Development Authority, the applicant will need to have his/her specimen signature notarized.

Applicant must obtain residence visa from Dubai Development Authority.