UAE Blue Visa: 10-Year Residency for Environmental Champions Launched

UAE Launches Blue Visa Offering 10-Year Residency to Eco Champions

The UAE has launched the Blue Visa which is a special visa designed for those who have made major contributions to environmental sustainability, as a way to support environmental cause and attract people internationally. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, revealed the initiative as a demonstration of the nation’s vision to be a world leader in green and climate technologies.
Having this visa means environmental champions can live in the UAE for ten years and contribute to positive changes in environmental policy. It extends the success of the UAE’s Golden Visa and Green Visa, since both allow foreign investors, founders and professionals to live in the UAE long-term, though this requires greater attention to the environment.

Who is eligible for this program?

People joining the Blue Visa are chosen from environmental leaders across the UAE and internationally. Most eligibility standards involve:

• Environmental Researchers and Scientists: Individuals who have accomplished much around the world in the field of environmental study.
• People who have worked toward sustainability and have made a real difference in climate change by speaking out or doing other important work.
• International Environmental Organizations and NGOs: People who drive environmental conservation and make progress towards sustainable development at a global level.
  Individuals who develop and invest on behalf of green businesses, renewable solutions and sustainability.
• Honored with Important Green Awards: These are individuals recognized by leading green organizations for saving the environment.
• Outstanding Professionals Working in UAE Environmental Organizations: Staff working for the government or private firms in the UAE deeply involved in environmental activities.

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UAE Blue Visa: 10-Year Residency for Environmental Champions Launched

Benifits-

• No Local Sponsor Needed: The Blue Visa does not mandate local sponsors as a traditional work visa does. This allows holders more autonomy over their employment.
• Family Members Included: Depending on your visa, holders are typically permitted to sponsor immediate family members (spouse, children), fostering community/social fabric.
• Access to Opportunities: Provides access to the UAE’s infrastructure (health care, schools). Allows access to environmental projects and funding, and resources within a quickly developing green economy.
• Acknowledgment/Support: The visa represents the UAE’s recognition of the importance of environmental stewardship and it’s pledge to support those engaging in climate action.

Application Process: Blue Visa applications can be completed in the UAE through the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) using its smartphone-based smart services platform. Positive experiences reported an application as short as seven minutes, and subsequent approvals usually within one work day after documents have been checked. Applicants outside the UAE are also offered a 180-day multiple-entry visa for commencement of entry to the UAE.

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