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Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

UAE Blue visa in United Arab Emirates for Chinese citizens

UAE Blue visa — what you need to know

The program is designed for people with exceptional contributions to ecology, environmental protection and sustainable development.

Features

  • Applicants who have funded environmental initiatives must have contributed at least AED 1 million

  • Environmental investors must have a project with applicant-owned capital of at least AED 2 million and annual revenue of at least AED 1 million

  • Researchers must be nominated by the UAE Council of Scientists and hold a master’s or PhD degree in ecology or energy

  • Inventors must hold a patent in the environmental field

  • Application process: proof of achievements and applicant category → recommendation or nomination, if required → online application → approval → entry permit, if required → entry into the UAE → medical examination and obtaining an Emirates ID

Benefits

  • Documents required before entry into the UAE are processed electronically

  • Family members may work after obtaining a separate work permit

  • The residence permit is issued for 10 years

  • No sponsor in the UAE is required

  • The applicant can relocate with their spouse, children and parents

Eligible individuals:

  • Environmental activist
  • Researcher
  • Investor
  • Entrepreneur
  • Inventor
  • Specialized specialist

How does this visa work?

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Don’t postpone the application

The visa is processed from 3 days to 5 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance

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How can you prove the basis for the visa?

They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country

What must be prepared?

Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions

What additional documents may be required?

Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

Are you eligible for this visa?

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

  • Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.

Official visa information

English international

Type of visa

Residence visa

Category

UAE Blue visa