UAE Unveils 10-Year Blue Visa: Here's what you should know
business May 20 2024
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Introduction
Discover the launch of the UAE's new Blue Visa, which lasts for 10 years, supporting the country's promise to protect the environment and be sustainable.
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Overview of the Blue Visa
The UAE launched the Blue Visa, a special residency program for people who strongly support sustainability and work hard to protect the environment.
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Eligibility Criteria
People who help a lot in protecting the environment, like in oceans, forests, and sustainable technology, can get the Blue Visa.
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Matching sustainability goals
The Blue Residency program continues the UAE's focus on sustainability, appreciating efforts to protect the environment both inside and outside the country.
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Application Process
Eligible applicants can directly apply for the Blue Visa through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP), or by recommendation.
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Benefits of the Blue Visa
Blue Visa holders enjoy long-term residency, work opportunities on environmental projects, funding, and acknowledgment for their environmental contributions in the UAE.
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Assistance for Environmental Supporters
The Blue Visa shows the UAE's promise for a greener future, by recognizing and helping people who work hard to protect the environment.
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Federal Authority's Role
The ICP helps people apply for the Blue Visa, making it easier for those who qualify.