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Free Live Seminar At our Abu Dhabi office · No fee to attend

Self-Sponsored Visa in the UAE: A Free Live Seminar at Our Abu Dhabi Office

Sit down with our team in person, free of charge, and get the whole picture on the self-sponsored visa, from choosing the right route to what happens after your visa is issued. Bring your questions. You'll leave knowing the rules well enough to make your own decisions with confidence.

  • Friday, 23 October, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, 24 October, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
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Why It Pays to Know the Rules Yourself

Most people first hear about the self-sponsored visa from someone else. A friend who went through it a few years ago, an agent with a package to offer, a thread in a group chat. Some of that advice is useful. Some of it is out of date, and a lot of it was right for someone else's situation rather than yours.

Once you understand how the system works, the conversation changes. You know which visa you actually qualify for, which documents are required and which aren't, and which fees are set by the authorities and which are charged for a service. You can compare offers line by line, ask precise questions, and turn down anything that doesn't add up.

This seminar is about putting that knowledge in your hands, so every decision you make afterward is your own and based on facts. It's free to attend, and there's no obligation to use our services afterward.

What We'll Cover

A practical walk-through of the self-sponsored visa, from the first question to life after the visa stamp.

What "self-sponsored" really means

How holding a visa in your own name differs from employer or family sponsorship, and what that means for you if your work situation changes.

The routes available

Freelance permits, the Green Visa, the Golden Visa, investor and partner visas, and property owner visas, and who each one is designed for.

Choosing the right route for you

How your income, profession, qualifications, and plans for the next few years point toward one option over another.

The process, step by step

The order things happen in, from permit or license through medical test, Emirates ID, and visa stamping, and where applications usually get held up.

Where your money goes

How costs split between government fees, free zone or license fees, and service fees, so you can read any quote and understand every line of it.

After the visa is issued

Renewals, sponsoring your family, keeping your status in good standing, and what to do when your circumstances change.

Every session ends with open questions, so bring yours.

Who Should Attend

Employees Planning Ahead

You're on an employer visa and want a residence status that doesn't depend on a single job.

Freelancers & Consultants

You work independently, or want to, and need the right permit for what you actually do.

People Between Jobs

Your employment has ended or is about to, and you want a clear view of your options. See also losing your job in the UAE.

Investors & Property Owners

You're weighing a company, a property purchase, or a long-term visa and want to see how they fit together.

What You'll Walk Away With

Session Details

Cost

Free

There's no fee to attend and no obligation afterward. Come for the information and decide your next step in your own time.

Where

STRATEX Corporate Services
Office M06, Limra Business Center
Nahel Tower, Fatima Bint Mubarak Street (Najda Street)
Al Danah, Abu Dhabi

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When

  • Friday, 23 October, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, 24 October, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Each session covers the same material. Pick whichever suits you.

How to Join

Register using the form. Space in our office is limited, so registering doesn't guarantee a seat. Your place is confirmed only once our team contacts you. Please register only for the session you plan to attend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the seminar really free?

Yes. There's no fee to attend and no obligation to use our services afterward.

Does registering guarantee my seat?

No. Space in our office is limited, so your seat is confirmed only once our team contacts you after you register. If you don't hear from us before the session, please call or message us on WhatsApp.

Do I need to know which visa I want before I come?

No. Most people arrive unsure which route fits them, and the seminar is built for exactly that. We go through every self-sponsored option and what each one requires, so you can see where you stand.

Should I bring any documents?

Not for the seminar itself. Bring your questions. If you want to talk about your own case, a rough idea of your income, profession, and qualifications will help us give you a more useful answer.

What if none of the session times work for me?

Get in touch by WhatsApp or phone. We can let you know about a later session or arrange a one-to-one consultation instead.

Read Before You Come

Self-Sponsored Visa Explained

The visa types that fall under the self-sponsored umbrella and how they differ.

The Freelance Visa Process

Step by step, from choosing a free zone to your first visa stamp.

Freelance Permit or Full Company

How to decide which structure suits the work you actually do.

Make Your Next Move With the Full Picture. It's Free.

A self-sponsored visa is one of the biggest decisions you'll make about your life in the UAE. Time with people who handle these applications day to day can save you a great deal of time, money, and second-guessing later.

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Disclaimer: UAE visa categories, income thresholds, and fees are set by individual free zones and federal authorities and are subject to change. The seminar reflects our understanding of current requirements and is provided for general informational purposes only. Please contact STRATEX Corporate Services directly to confirm the latest requirements for your specific situation.