In a significant step toward promoting environmental innovation and sustainability, the United Arab Emirates has introduced a multiple-entry permit for foreigners applying for the prestigious Blue Residency Visa. This new initiative enables eligible individuals to stay in the UAE for up to 180 days to complete the required procedures for securing the 10-year residency.
What Is the Blue Residency Visa?
The Blue Residency is the UAE’s first long-term visa specifically aimed at environmental contributors, offering 10-year residency to individuals who have made exceptional efforts in sustainability, climate protection, and renewable energy sectors, both domestically and globally.
This strategic move is part of the UAE’s broader efforts to reinforce its leadership in climate action and innovation, aligning with its commitments unveiled during the World Government Summit in February, where 20 environmental pioneers were granted the Blue Visa.
Who Can Apply?
According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP), the following categories are eligible for the new 180-day multiple-entry permit:
- Influencers with a strong positive impact in climate-related sectors
- Scientists and researchers endorsed by the UAE Council of Scientists
- Investors and entrepreneurs in environmental fields
- Innovators and elite specialists from environmental organizations (public or private)
This initiative mirrors the previously established permit process for the UAE Golden Visa, which also provided a six-month window for foreign nationals to finalize their residency applications.
How to Apply: 5-Step Process
Applicants outside the UAE can now submit their permit requests via the official ICP website or the UAEICP mobile application. The entire process takes approximately seven minutes and is completed in five simple steps:
- Enter personal information
- Attach required documents, including:
- Passport (valid for at least six months)
- Personal photograph
- Proof of eligibility
- Pay the applicable fees
- Submit the application
- Await verification and issuance — typically completed within one working day
Strategic Impact
The launch of the Blue Visa’s multiple-entry permit underscores the UAE’s commitment to climate leadership and innovation. It provides a structured pathway for global environmental leaders to contribute to the country’s eco-focused initiatives and positions the UAE as a hub for sustainable development.
Experts suggest that this residency program could attract top global talent and investment in clean energy, further boosting the country’s reputation as a pioneer in green innovation.
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