What is the duration of the Dubai Blue Visa?

The Dubai Blue Visa is a long-term residency permit valid for **10 years**, aligning it with other strategic long-term visa options in the emirate.

Who is eligible for the Dubai Blue Visa?

Eligibility is for foreigners who have made significant environmental contributions, including **members of international environmental charities/NGOs/companies**, **global environmental award winners**, and **distinguished environmental activists/researchers**.

What kind of evidence is required for the Blue Visa?

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a **verifiable record of environmental action** to qualify across all three specified categories.

When can individuals apply for the Dubai Blue Visa?

The full application requirements and process are still being finalised by Dubai authorities, and **no official launch date for applications has been announced yet**.

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Residency·13 October 2026

Dubai Government Announces New 10-Year Blue Visa for Environmental Contributors

Dubai has introduced a new 10-year 'Blue Visa' residency permit aimed at individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental protection, categorising eligible applicants into three groups.

The Dubai government has unveiled the new Blue Visa, a 10-year residency permit designed for foreign individuals who have demonstrated substantial contributions to environmental protection, both locally within the UAE and internationally.

Eligibility Categories

According to official guidance from the Dubai government, the Blue Visa targets three distinct categories of foreigners:

Members of relevant international charities, associations, NGOs, or companies involved in environmental work.
Global award winners in environmental fields.
Distinguished activists and researchers dedicated to environmental initiatives.

All applicants across these categories must provide verifiable evidence of their environmental actions to qualify for the visa.

Application Details Still Pending

While the categories for eligibility have been announced, Dubai authorities are still in the process of finalising the full requirements and the detailed application process for the Blue Visa. As such, no official launch date for applications has been provided yet. Interested individuals are advised to monitor official government channels for updates as more information becomes available.

This new visa option adds to Dubai's range of long-term residency permits, which are designed to attract high-value individuals and specialised talent to the emirate.

Frequently asked

Questions, answered

What is the duration of the Dubai Blue Visa?: The Dubai Blue Visa is a long-term residency permit valid for **10 years**, aligning it with other strategic long-term visa options in the emirate.
Who is eligible for the Dubai Blue Visa?: Eligibility is for foreigners who have made significant environmental contributions, including **members of international environmental charities/NGOs/companies**, **global environmental award winners**, and **distinguished environmental activists/researchers**.
What kind of evidence is required for the Blue Visa?: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a **verifiable record of environmental action** to qualify across all three specified categories.
When can individuals apply for the Dubai Blue Visa?: The full application requirements and process are still being finalised by Dubai authorities, and **no official launch date for applications has been announced yet**.

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