Activities eligible
for the freelance visa in the UAE

Media sphere

• Actor / A person who performs a role in a film, TV program, commercial or event
  
  
• Aerial photographer / A person who uses aerial photography as a means of conveying ideas and expressing opinions.
  
  
• Animator / A person who creates characters for animation and produces these animations for films, video games or motion design.
  
  
• Artist / A person specialising in one of the visual or fine arts, such as painting, sculpture or singing.
  
  
• Sound engineer / A person responsible for the technical aspects of a sound recording or sound broadcasting system - Brand consultant / A brand consultant develops creative ideas and projects to promote, create and bring to life company brands and products.
  
  
• Cameraman / A person responsible for photography and cinematography using all types of camera equipment.
  
  
• Choreographer / A person who creates original dance sequences and develops new interpretations of existing dance sequences.
  
  
• Commentators: radio, events, sports, television / A person who acts as a commentator, journalist or opinion maker for readers, viewers and listeners - Composer / A person who creates original music.
  
  
• Content provider / A person who creates and maintains databases containing information from an information provider and/or supplies documents containing information for a website or electronic media.
  
  
• Copywriter / A person who creates written elements for products such as original taglines and slogans, and writes advertising, brochures, sales and promotional materials.
  
  
• Creative director / A person who oversees the management of transforming creative media concepts into communication media - Critics: music, film, theatre / A person who provides documented reviews of what is happening in the industry.
  
  
• Director: film, television, music, theatre / A person responsible for the creative decisions in production.
  
  
• Editor: audio / video / A person acting as an audio/video editor, providing post-production services and participating in the editing process.
  
  
• Editor: publishing / A person who develops ideas for topics of future issues, identifies authors and collaborates with them editorially, and also contributes their own text and analysis to the project for publication.
  
  
• Event organiser / A person who develops, organises and coordinates conferences, meetings, exhibitions, shows and other events.
  
  
• Furniture designer / A person who designs furniture and home accessories.
  
  
• Graphic designer / A person who creates and places images to convey a message, including logo design, 3D design, product artwork, packaging, signage, corporate identity, etc.
  
  
• Illustrator / A visual storyteller who provides visual representations to accompany text, for example illustrations in children’s books.
  
  
• Journalist / A person writing articles and reports for broadcast or print media such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, documentaries and the Internet.
  
  
• Lighting specialist / A person capable of creating a mood, shaping the visual image captured on television, film and video using lighting effects.
  
  
• Market analyst / A person who collects and analyses data to assess existing and potential markets for products and services.
  
  
• Marketing specialist / A person who creates and manages marketing strategies to promote products and services by coordinating with advertising and distribution agencies.
  
  
• Media planner / A person who translates the client’s marketing objectives into a media plan by identifying the most appropriate target audience and advertising media.
  
  
• Music director / A person who conducts, leads, plans and directs instrumental or vocal performances of musical groups.
  
  
• Musician / A person who plays a musical instrument professionally.
  
  
• New media specialist / A person who provides technical advice on connecting new media with equipment or any kind of new media technologies.
  
  
• Photographer / A person who uses still photography as a means of conveying ideas and expressing opinions - Photojournalist / A person specialising in gathering photo news content, editing and presenting news material for publication or broadcasting.
  
  
• Public relations specialist / PR specialists dealing with media relations, advertising campaigns and press releases, as well as mediating conflict resolution through media communications in print or broadcast. They also organise media-related events between representatives of organisations and the public.
  
  
• TV / radio presenter / A person who presents content and news on radio or television.
  
  
• Print media specialist / A person specialising in organising, structuring and editing information for print publications such as newspapers and magazines.
  
  
• Producer / A person who oversees business and financial decisions for a film, including securing resources, creating scripts and supervising production.
  
  
• Screenwriter / A person who creates written material for television, radio, theatre and film productions.
  
  
• Set decorator and production designer / A person who designs and creates sets for films, TV and theatre productions, as well as special exhibition displays.
  
  
• Social media specialist / A person who specialises in social media platforms.
  
  
• Influencer / A person who is an active user of social media platforms, has access to a network of followers and can influence them to use third-party products or services.
  
  
• Special effects producer / A multimedia artist who creates special effects or other visual images on film, video or other electronic media.
  
  
• Translator / A person certified by a competent authority to translate written material from one language into another.
  
  
• Wardrobe stylist / A person who selects clothing for published editorial features, print or television advertising campaigns, music videos, concert performances and any public appearances of celebrities, models or other public figures.
  
  
• Web developer / A software developer who works on building World Wide Web applications.
  
  
• Web designer / A professional web designer who develops concepts and creates websites on the World Wide Web.
  
  
• Writer / A person who composes all kinds of fiction, including novels, children’s literature, plays and poetry.

Educational sphere

Technical specialities

• Freelancer in web development, mobile software development and architecture / A person providing services in desktop software development, e-commerce development, game development, mobile app development, product management, QA testing, scripting and utilities, web development, web and mobile design and software development.
  
  
• Freelancer in IT and telecommunications networks / A person providing services in database administration, ERP/CRM software, information security, network and systems administration, IT and networking.
  
  
• Freelancer in data science and analytics / A person providing services in A/B testing, data visualisation, ETL data extraction, data mining and management, machine learning, quantitative analysis, data science and analytics.
  
  
• Freelancer in customer service / A person providing services in customer service, technical support and related services.

Design sphere

• Clothing designer / A clothing designer working with lingerie, sportswear, casualwear and haute couture for men, women and children.
  
  
• Concept designer / A professional engaged in conceptualising, evaluating, developing and designing ideas for effective creation of new objects, services or concepts and/or improving existing objects, services or concepts, whether tangible or intangible.
  
  
• Costume designer / A person who plans creative solutions for a design brief, selects the most suitable accessories to complement clothing and places them appropriately for photo shoots, commercials, theatre productions or films.
  
  
• Fashion artist / Draws or paints illustrations of clothing and accessories for newspaper or related advertising. He/she positions the clothing, accessory or model to highlight desired sales features.
  
  
• Fashion designer / A person who designs clothing.
  
  
• Fashion stylist / A stylist who selects clothing and accessories for models during photo shoots, commercial print catalogues, television appearances, music videos, concert performances, etc.; works with photographers/directors, production houses, modelling agencies.
  
  
• Image consultant / A professional who advises clients on improving public appearance or impression, especially in the fashion, media and public relations industries; they help people create a winning image in all aspects and specialise in individual and group image consulting and training.
  
  
• Hairdresser / A person whose main profession is cutting, styling, caring for and arranging hair.
  
  
• Interior designer / A person who specialises in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings.
  
  
• Jewellery designer / A person who designs jewellery.
  
  
• Make-up artist / A person who provides make-up services for models or actors.
  
  
• Product designer / A professional who designs furniture, products, objects and lighting for residential, office and industrial spaces, and provides prototypes of these products.
  
  
• Personal shopper / Personal shoppers provide expert advice and the highest level of personalised service to individual shoppers, giving them personal attention and in-depth knowledge of products, services and trends.
  
  
• Textile designer / A person engaged in designing fabrics and materials for use in industrial, fashion or interior design.
  
  
• Visual merchandiser / A professional who develops the visual presentation of products or services, including, but not limited to, in-store product display and window dressing.
  
  
• Wedding planner / A wedding planner is a professional who helps the client develop, plan and organise a wedding.