UAE Launches Blue Visa For Environmental Champions With 10-Year Residency
As per the UAE government, those who have contributed to environmental conservation qualify for a 10-year visa.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has now begun the application process for the Blue Visa, a long-term resident visa for people who have made remarkable contributions to environmental protection. It is a multiple-entry permit that allows eligible tourists to stay in the Emirates for up to six months, with the possibility of a 10-year residency beginning this year.
First introduced in May 2024, the UAE Blue Residency program aims to attract worldwide environmental leaders to help the UAE achieve sustainable economic and social development.
Beginning February 2025, individuals can apply for an environmental visa through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security. If you're looking forward to applying for the Blue Visa, here we've mentioned the details related to the eligibility criteria and key steps. Take a look.
Eligibility Criteria
Influencers: Those who have made major contributions, put up extraordinary efforts, and had a significant impact on the environment, climate change, sustainability, and clean and renewable energy are eligible to apply for this Visa.
Scientists and Researchers: Scientists with significant global achievements and influence in the disciplines of environment, climate change, sustainability and clean and renewable energy, as certified by the UAE Scientists Council.
Investors and Entrepreneurs: Young businessmen or investors working in the field of climate change, sustainability, environment and renewable energy can also apply.
Steps To Apply:
Applicants can start the process by going to the ICP smart services platform or the official website.
Next up, select Blue Residency Services.
After that, one must decide where to apply for the Blue Visa. It can be filed both within the country and outside of it, including in India.
The Blue Visa joins previously established programs such as the Golden Visa, which grants investors, entrepreneurs and specialists ten years of residency, and the Green Visa, which offers competent professionals and business owners five years.
As per the UAE government, those who have contributed to environmental conservation qualify for a 10-year visa. These include the land and marine environments, air quality, sustainable technology, and the circular economy.
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