How you can be a social media influencer in the UAE and earn from home

Explained: The cost of influencer licence and procedures you need to follow

Published: September 08, 2020 18:24 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Have a big social media following? Turn it into a viable business by applying for a social media influencer licence. Image Credit: Stock image

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Influencers are required to register with the National Media Council. Image Credit: Stock image

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Any use of electronic media for commercial purposes is regulated, and requires a licence from NMC. Image Credit: Stock image

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How much can you earn as an influencer in the UAE? Image Credit: Stock image

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On average, a social media post by UAE social media influencer got paid between Dh3,600 to Dh18,300 in 2018. Image Credit: Stock image

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You can even register for a diploma programme to learn more about how to be a successful influencer. Image Credit: Stock image

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How to apply for an influencer licence. Image Credit: Stock image

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1. Get a freelance or trade permit and register with NMC. Image Credit: Stock image

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2. Register with an influencer marketing agency. Image Credit: Stock image

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Find out how you can apply for a freelance permit here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1574354634283 and an e-trader licence here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1577173673611 Image Credit: Stock image

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You would then need to register with NMC. Image Credit: Stock image

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Free zones across the UAE offer social media influencer licence packages at extremely competitive costs. Image Credit: Stock image

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You may not get a visa when you select the more cost-effective licence packages. Image Credit: Stock image

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Registering for a freelance or trade permit in the UAE. Image Credit: Stock image

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Free zones in the UAE: https://gulfnews.com/1.1574767491618 Image Credit: Stock image

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