Get to know UAE’s new 10-year 'Blue Residency' visa

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a 10 year visa program, the Blue Residency, catered to sustainability experts who have demo...

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a 10-year visa program, the 'Blue Residency,' catered to sustainability experts who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to environmental action inside and outside the UAE. 

This was announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, during a UAE Cabinet meeting on May 15, 2024, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).

Who Is Eligible?

The Blue Residency is specifically designed for individuals actively involved in environmental protection, including supporters of marine, terrestrial, and air quality sustainability, as well as those working with modern sustainability technologies and the circular economy. 

“The Blue Residency will specifically be granted to supporters of environmental action, including members of international organizations, international companies, members of associations and non-governmental organizations, global award winners, and distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work from both Emirati nationals and responsible residents advocate of environment protection,” WAM reported.