Freelancer Permit
APPLICATION FORM
Full Name (as per Passport):
Address:
Email:

Mobile Number:

Nationality:

Date of Birth:.

Passport No.:

Passport Expiry Date:

Profession:
ECD Establishment Card required:  Yes  No

UAE Residence Visa required:  Yes  No

Acknowledgment• I acknowledge that I will comply with requirements of ECD and the applicable rules and regulations• I acknowledge that I am obliged to read the relevant guidelines and adhere to ECD community
requirements.

• I acknowledge that ECD reserves the right to enforce any corrective actions related to theoperations of the activity permitted within the city.

• I acknowledge that I am are responsible for obtaining required approvals (if applicable) from therelevant government authorities.

• I hereby confirm that the information provided herein is accurate, correct and complete and thatthe documents submitted along with this application form are genuine. I undertake to inform ECD
in writing of any changes to the information already provided. Failure to do so may result in finesand cancellation of the Freelance Permit.
Date:

Applicant’sSignature:

ECDA Approval
Name:
Signature:

Date:

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Nonsponsoredindividuals

Documents required for
ECD Freelance Permit

Sponsored individuals

If the applicant
is sponsoredby a spouse/
parentSelf sponsoredindividuals (GoldenVisa/ UAE National/
GCC National)

If the applicant
is sponsoredby a business
entity(company)

Freelance Permit application
form
Qualification certificates and/or work portfolio and/or
other evidence to support theprofession being applied for
Copy of applicant’s passport (incolour, valid for at least 6 months)
Copy of applicant’s UAE visa (ifavailable)
Copy of applicant's Emirates
ID (both sides, in colour - ifavailable)• Mandatory to be provided by
UAE citizens• GCC citizens should provide theGCC ID card

Clear, passport size studio
photograph of applicant, incolour with white background
No Objection Certificate (NOC)
signed by authorised person insponsoring company
Copy of the sponsor’s passport
Copy of the sponsor's company
licence
Payment of AED 7,000 per year
In case the application is rejected, an application fee of AED 500 will be deducted from the refund.

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List of Activities, permitted to be selected by the Freelancer:
Activity Name

Description

Web Hosting Specialist

A type of Internet hosting service that hosts websites for clients, i.e. it
offers the facilities required for them to create and maintain a site andmakes it accessible on the World Wide Web.

Visual Designer

A person engaged in designing and providing artistic elements for acompany digital platform to make it appealing and easy to use.

User Interface Designer

A person engaged in designing easy to use and pleasurable interfaces
in software and computer devices that an individual can interact with.

Translation & Language
Specialist

Specialises in converting written or spoken material from one
language to another while maintaining the original meaning, format
and tone.

Statistical Analyst

A person engaged in planning analyses, reviewing collected data,
designing statistical models, using statistical analysis software
programs, and reporting findings.

Social Media Marketing

Using social media - the platforms on which users build socialnetworks and share information - to build a the brand of a company ororganisation, increase sales and drive website traffic.

Photoshop Designer

A professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining
a customized network interface that allows users to share information
and access necessary software suites in an efficient, cost-effective,
and secure way.

Network Websites
Designing

Specialised in designing the pages of electronic services sites, using
the internet as infrastructure.

Manufacturing Designer

A professional who uses their creativity and technical skills to develop
and create products or systems.

Logo Designer

A graphic designer who specializes in creating two-dimensional
images for companies to use as visual representations of their brand.

Light Archiving

The storage of data that can be accessed by many users.

Landscape Designer

A person advising on, planning, designing and overseeing thecreation, regeneration and development of external areas such as
gardens and recreational areas, as well as residential, industrial andcommercial sites, to create outdoor spaces that are practical andaesthetically pleasing.

Jewellery designer

A person engaged in designing the models of gold and precious
metals jewellery prior to mechanical or manual production, involving
pre-manufacturing drawings, setting technical specifications,materials and production costs calculation, testing to ensurecompliance of materials with safety and quality standards.

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Activity NameDescription

Internet Marketer

A person engaged in marketing that uses the Internet to promote abrand, product or service via social media, search, email, and otherdigital channels. Also known as online marketing, digital marketing orwebsite marketing.

Fashion and Clothes
Designer

A person engaged in sketching designs for clothing, footwear andaccessories. Uses the created designs to produces the garments andor items.

Electronic Equipment
and Devices Systems andSoftware Designer

A person engaged in designing, inspecting, testing and updating
electronic systems, components, equipment and software, including
liaising with engineers and other professionals, as well as clients, toensure projects are completed to specifications.

Electronic Chips Designer
and Programmer

A person engaged in integrated circuit design, semiconductor design,
chip design or IC design and transmit computer programs into
integrated computer circuits.

Digital Designer

A person who is responsible for creating digital assets for graphics andmultimedia projects. These include interactive displays, video games,
social media, emails, animation, advertising, mobile apps and websites.

Design & Production of
Frame Prototypes

Design and production of frame prototypes.

Databases Designer

A person that organises data according to a detailed database
design, including tables, indexes, views, constraints, triggers, stored
procedures and other database-specific constructs necessary tostore, retrieve and delete data. The designer determines what data
must be stored and how the data elements interrelate.

Data Storing andRecovering Specialist

A person responsible for creating and storing copies of data that canbe used to protect organisations against data loss.

Data Preparation

Data Preparation

Data Entry

Collect and enter data in databases and maintain accurate records ofvaluable company information.

Data Collection from Oneor More Sources

Data collection from various sources.

Creative Designer

A person that produces artwork and design concepts such as visuals
and brainstorm concepts, that communicate ideas, concept andmessages.

Computer Systems andSoftware Designer

A person who is responsible for problem-solving and planning for asoftware solution.

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Activity Name

Description

Computer System Housing
Services Specialist

A person engaged in providing concerned companies andcorporations with housing services to their computers andcommunication systems by means of securing them the adequate
operational environment as well as providing them with themaintenance and the connections with communication networks.

Business Planner

A professional who analyzes, designs, and implements strategic plansfor various types of organizations.

Business Coach

A professional mentor who supports, educates and motivatesbusiness owners. They provide recommendations for a company›svision, growth and goals.

Business Analysis

A professional who guides businesses in improving processes,products, services, and software through data analysis.

Actor

A person taking an acting role in a film, TV programme, commercial oran event.

Aerial shoot Photographer

Aerial still photography as a medium to communicate ideas andexpress opinions.

Animator

Creation of characters and scenes for animation used in motion
pictures, video games or animation design.

Apparel Designer

Design of clothes, from lingerie, sportswear, casual wear to highfashion couture, for men, women and children.

ArtistA specialist in one or more of the visual or fine arts, such as painting,sculpting or singing.

Audio/Sound Engineer

A personal responsible for the technical aspects of a sound recording
system or sound broadcast.

Brand Consultant

The creation and design of creative ideas to promote, build andrevitalise a company or organisation›s brand and/or product.

Cameraman

The operator of all types of camera equipment for photography andmotion pictures.

Choreographer

A creator of original dances or developer of new interpretations ofexisting dances.

Commentators: Radio,Events, Sports, Television

Reporting/offering an opinion on events to readers, viewers andlisteners.

Composer

A person who creates original music.

Concept Designer

The conceptualisation, evaluation, development and design of ideas
for effective generation of new objects, services or concepts and/or enhancing of existing objects, services or concepts that are either
tangible or intangible.

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Activity Name

Description

Content Provider

The creation and maintenance of databases containing informationfrom an information provider and/or the provision of documents
containing information for a website or other electronic media.

Copywriter

The creation of original written aspects, such as catch phrases,slogans and strap lines, advertisements, brochures, sales andpromotion materials.

Costume Designer

The creation, design and use of clothing and accessories in film, stage
productions, television shows, photoshoots and commercials.

Creative Director

A person who oversees the management of transforming creative
media concepts into communicated media.

Critics: Music, Film,Theatre

A person providing documented feedback on industry ongoings.

Customer ServiceFreelancer

A person providing services in customer service, technical support andrelated services.

A person providing services in A/B testing, data visualisation, data
Data Science and Analytics
extraction ETL, data mining and management, machine learning,Freelancer
quantitative analysis, data science and analytics.
Director: Film, Television,
Music, Theatre

A person responsible for the creative decisions of a production.

Editor: Audio/VideoA person editing audio/video material and offering services inpost-production.

Editor: Publishing

A person who develop ideas for upcoming issue themes, identifies andcollaborates editorially with writers and contributes own writing andanalysis.

Education Advisor

Assists Higher Education providers on various programme
requirements, including governmental collaborations, students›
admission and entrance procedures.

eLearning Advisor

An individual offering eLearning support and consultancy services.

Events PlannerA person who designs, organizes and coordinates conferences,meetings, exhibitions, shows and other events.

Executive Coaching

Provide organizations with a structured system that identifies thehighest standard coaching leaders, directors and high potential
senior executives to motivate and develop other employees›
knowledge and skill.

Fashion Artist

Draws or paints apparel and accessory illustrations foradvertisements, positioning garment, accessory or model toaccentuate desired sales features.

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Activity Name

Description

Fashion Designer

A person who designs clothing.

Fashion Stylist

A stylist who selects clothing and accessories to be worn in photoshoots, for commercial print catalogue, television appearances, music
videos and concert performances, working with photographers/
directors, production houses, modelling agencies.

Furniture Designer

A person who designs furniture and home accessories.

Graphic Designer

A person who creates and arranges images to communicate amessage, including logo design, 3D design, product decoration,
packaging, signs and identities.

Hair Stylist

A person whose occupation is mainly to cut, dress, groom and stylehair.

Illustrator

A narrative artist who provides visual representation to accompanying
text, such as illustrations in children’s books.

Image Consultant

Advising clients on improved public presentation or impression,
helping people to project a winning image.

Interior Designer

A person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and its
furnishings.

IT and Telecommunication
Networking Freelancer

A person providing services in database administration, ERP/CRM
software, information security, network and system administration, ITand networking.

Journalist

A person writing articles and reports for broadcast or publication
media such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, documentary
film and the Internet.

Lighting Specialist

A person skilled in using light to create a mood, and who uses lighting
effects to shape and mould the visual image captured on television,
film and video.

Make-up Artist

A person who provides professional make-up services.

Market Analyst

A person who collects and analyses data to evaluate existing andpotential product and service markets.

Marketing Specialist

A person who creates and manages marketing strategies to promote
products and services, coordinating with advertising and distribution
agents.

Media Planner

A person who translates a client’s marketing objectives into a media
plan by identifying the most appropriate target audiences andadvertising media.

Music Director

A person who conducts, directs, plans and leads instrumental or vocal
performances by musical groups.

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Activity Name

Description

MusicianA person who plays a musical instrument for a profession.

New Media Specialist

A person who provides technical advice linking new media toequipment or any kind of new media technology.

Object Designer

A professional that designs products and objects for residential, office
and industrial use and provides samples of these goods.

Personal Shopper

The provision of expert advice and high level of customised service
to individual shoppers through personalised attention and deep
knowledge of products, services and trends.

Photographer

A person who uses still photography as a medium to communicate
ideas and express opinions.

Photojournalist

A person specialising in collecting photographic news content, editing,and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast.

PR Specialist

Public relations specialists that handle media relations, promotional
campaigns and press releases, conflict mediation through media
communications (print and/or broadcast), and media-related events.

Presenter TV/Radio.

A person who presents content and news on radio or TV.

Print Media Specialist

A person specialised in organising, structuring and editing information
for printed publications.

Producer

A person who oversees the business and financial decisions for a
motion picture, including obtaining resources, creating scripts andmanaging production.

ResearcherTo conduct research to serve educational institutions, students,faculties, Human Resource Management fields and other participantsin the education industry.

Scriptwriter

A person who creates written material for television, radio, theatre andfilm productions.

Set and Exhibit Designer

A person who designs and creates sets for movies, television andtheatre productions and special exhibition displays.

Social Media Influencer

A person who is a user of social media platforms, who has access to a
network of followers and who can influence those followers to utilise
third party products or services.

Social Media Specialist

A person who specializes in social media platforms.

Special Effects Producer

A multi-media artist who creates special effects or other visual images
on film, video or other electronic media.

Textile Designer

A person engaged in designing textiles and materials to be used inindustrial, fashion or interior design.

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Activity Name

Description

Trainer

An individual providing training to professionals in the areas ofIT, Media, Business and Management, Logistics, Languages andassociated areas.

Translator

A person certified by a competent authority to convert writtenmaterials from one language into another.

Visual Merchandiser

A professional who develops visual display of products or services
including but not limited to in-store display and window design.

Wardrobe Stylist

An individual who selects clothing for published editorial features,
print or television advertising campaigns, music videos, concert
performances and any public appearances made by celebrities,
models or other public figures.

Web DesignerThe design of the overall layout and aesthetic for websites, including
coding, review of templates, design refining and running tests topreview layouts and website features.

Web DeveloperEnsuring websites look their best and function properly, web
developers collaborate with website and graphic designers to monitor
website traffic, troubleshoot website problems when they arise andupdate websites as necessary.

Web, Mobile, Software
Development andArchitecture Freelancer

A person providing services in desktop software development,
Ecommerce development, game development, mobile development,
product management, Q&A testing, scripts and utilities, webdevelopment, web and mobile design and software development.

Wedding Planner

A wedding planner is a professional who assists with the design,planning and management of a client›s wedding.

WriterA person who composes all types of creative literature including
novels, children›s literature, plays and poetry.

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