The UAE has launched a new visa programme, the Blue Residency visa, offering a 10-year residency to talented individuals specialising in the environment and conservation.
The initiative follows the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) announcement of a unified tourist visa for entry into the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait.
All You Need To Know UAE’s 10-year Blue Residency visa
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister and Vice-President of the UAE, shared crucial details about the upcoming programme through X (formerly known as Twitter).
Declaring 2024 as the year of sustainability, the government approved the Blue Residency visa, which will be granted to individuals who have exceptional skills or have made great efforts to protect the environment.
The focus is on attracting professionals who contribute to a…
