Mission Visas Now Available In Select Free Zones

At a Glance

• The free zones of Dubai Development Authority and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority now offer a Mission Visa (also referred to as a Visit Visa for Work Assignment or Mission Work Permit). Previously, such visas were only available on the UAE mainland.
• The Mission Visa is designed for foreign nationals undertaking temporary work assignments.
• Mission Visas allow companies to flexibly hire foreign nationals for short-term, project-based assignments, as opposed to relying on more cumbersome long-term work visa pathways. 

The situation

The free zones of Dubai Development Authority and Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority now offer a Mission Visa (also referred to as a Visit Visa for Work Assignment or Mission Work Permit). Previously, such visas were only available on the UAE mainland.