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Gulf Insider
13-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
UAE's new Blue Visa: Everything you need to know about it
The announcement was made at the World Government Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from February 11 to has launched the first phase of Blue Visa system for sustainability innovators. The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, along with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP), announced the launch of the visa system in the country. According to a Wam report, twenty sustainability thought leaders and innovators will receive the visa during this phase. The announcement was made at the World Government Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai from February 11 to 13. What is the Blue Visa? The Blue Visa is a 10-year residence visa designed for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to environmental protection and sustainability, both within the UAE and globally. This visa is intended for: Supporters of environmental action Members of international organizations and companies Members of associations and non-governmental organisations Global award winners Distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work How to apply for the Blue Visa in UAE Environmental experts, nature advocates, and eco-conscious individuals can apply for the Blue Visa directly through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security or through nomination by competent authorities in the UAE. Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, ICP director-general, explained that the Authority will provide 24/7 access to the Blue Visa service for eligible individuals via its website and mobile application, subject to approved terms and conditions. Why has the UAE introduced the Blue Visa? The Blue Visa was introduced to enhance and further the UAE's sustainability efforts. It extends the Golden and Green Residencies, which were launched earlier. The UAE has committed to strengthening its position as a global leader in sustainability through innovative initiatives and projects. The Blue Visa reflects the UAE's wise leadership's vision to attract leading thinkers, innovators, and individuals with exceptional achievements in climate change and sustainability, both domestically and internationally, emphasized Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Dr Amna also pointed out that this initiative aims to leverage the contributions of sustainability advocates to achieve ambitious national goals and build a sustainable future for the people of the UAE and the world.
CairoScene
12-02-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
10-Year ‘Blue Visa' to UAE Will Be Offered to Environmental Innovators
The Blue Visa initiative will give 10-year residency permits to individuals who have made a meaningful contribution towards environmental sustainability in and out of the country. Feb 12, 2025 The first phase of the Blue Visa programme launches in the UAE, following its announcement during the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The Blue Visa initiative will give 10-year residency permits to individuals who have made a meaningful contribution towards environmental sustainability in and out of the country. This will include members of international organisations, NGOs, corporate leaders, global award winners and researchers. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) states that this phase of the initiative will see the visa given to 20 sustainability thought leaders and innovators. The launch of the Blue Visa comes as an extension of Golden and Green Residencies. Launched in 2022, these permits offer investors and real estate specialists long-term residency in the UAE. Eligible individuals are able to apply directly through the ICP's website, or will be nominated by UAE authorities.
Gulf Business
12-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
UAE's new Blue Visa: Everything you need to know about it
Image credit: Getty Images UAE has launched the first phase of Blue Visa system for sustainability innovators. The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, along with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP), announced the launch of the visa system in the country. Must know: What is the Blue Visa? The Blue Visa is a 10-year residence visa designed for individuals who have made exceptional contributions to environmental protection and sustainability, both within the UAE and globally. This visa is intended for: Supporters of environmental action Members of international organizations and companies Members of associations and non-governmental organisations Global award winners Distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work How to a pply for the Blue Visa in UAE Environmental experts, nature advocates, and eco-conscious individuals can apply for the Blue Visa directly through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security or through nomination by competent authorities in the UAE. Top of the class: Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, ICP director-general, explained that the Authority will provide 24/7 access to the Blue Visa service for eligible individuals via its website and mobile application, subject to approved terms and conditions. Why h as the UAE i ntroduced the Blue Visa? The Blue Visa was introduced to enhance and further the UAE's sustainability efforts. It extends the Golden and Green Residencies, which were launched earlier. The UAE has committed to strengthening its position as a global leader in sustainability through innovative initiatives and projects. The Blue Visa reflects the UAE's wise leadership's vision to attract leading thinkers, innovators, and individuals with exceptional achievements in climate change and sustainability, both domestically and internationally, emphasized Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Dr Amna also pointed out that this initiative aims to leverage the contributions of sustainability advocates to achieve ambitious national goals and build a sustainable future for the people of the UAE and the world.
Trade Arabia
12-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
UAE launches first phase of 10-year Blue Visa system
The UAE has launched the first phase of its Blue Visa system under which a 10-year residence visa is offered to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution towards the environment's protection and sustainability, both inside and outside the UAE. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) said that 20 sustainability thought leaders and innovators will receive Blue Visa in this phase, said an Emirates News Agency (WAM) report. The announcement came within the activities of the World Governments Summit 2025, which is being held in Dubai from February 11 to 13. This visa is given to supporters of environmental action, including members of international organisations, international companies, members of associations and non-governmental organisations, global award winners, and distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work. Sustainability advocates and experts interested in obtaining the UAE's Blue visa can apply directly to Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, or through nomination by competent authorities in the UAE. The activation of the Blue Visa initiative comes in continuation of the UAE's ongoing efforts in the field of sustainability. The first phase of the electronic system, provided by ICP allows for obtaining electronic approval through applications submitted by relevant government agencies in the sustainability sectors, in accordance with approved procedures on the authority's website. The Blue Visa is an extension of the Golden and Green Residencies, which were launched earlier. Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, underscored the UAE's commitment to strengthening its position as a global sustainability leader through innovative initiatives and projects. She added that the Blue Visa initiative reflects the wise leadership's vision to attract leading thinkers, innovators, and individuals with exceptional achievements in climate change and sustainability, both domestically and internationally. "This initiative aims to leverage their contributions to achieve ambitious national goals and build a sustainable future for the people of the UAE and the world." Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, ICP Director-General, explained that the authority will provide 24/7 access to the Blue Visa service for eligible individuals through its website and mobile application, subject to approved terms and conditions, the report said.
TAG 91.1
12-02-2025
- Business
- TAG 91.1
UAE initiates first phase of decade-long Blue Visa system
Blue Visas are to be given to 20 leading figureheads in sustainability the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced. The Ministry said that the leaders and innovators will receive them in the upcoming first phase. The announcement came during the World Governments Summit 2025, taking place in Dubai. The Blue Visa is a 10-year residence visa designed for individuals who have made an exceptional contribution towards environment protection and sustainability, both inside and outside the UAE. This visa is given to supporters of environmental action, including members of international organisations, international companies, members of associations and non-governmental organisations, global award winners, and distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work. Sustainability advocates and experts interested in obtaining the UAE's Blue Visa can apply directly to Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, or through nomination by competent authorities in the UAE. The activation of the initiative comes in continuation of the UAE's ongoing efforts in the field of sustainability. The first phase of the electronic system, provided by ICP allows for obtaining electronic approval through applications submitted by relevant government agencies in the sustainability sectors, in accordance with approved procedures on the Authority's website. The Blue Visa is an extension of the Golden and Green Residencies, which were launched earlier.
