Oil-rich Dubai has embarked on a journey to make way for talented individuals in the country through its “Dubai gaming visa” programme, inviting people associated with the –gaming industry.
The visa is reported to be compatible with the golden visa and is valid for 10 years, reported Khaleej Times Sunday.
Under the visa programme, Dubai aimed to enhance the skills of the e-gamers, offering them opportunities to invest in the Middle-eastern nation to translate their ideas into successful projects.
“Dubai Gaming Visa embodies the vision and aspirations of Dubai Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and contributes to enhancing the emirate’s appeal as a premier destination for entrepreneurs, investors, game developers, designers, and programmers,” noted Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).
Badri added: “Dubai continues its efforts to attract thinkers, intellectuals, and highly skilled individuals to provide opportunities and broaden their horizons by supporting and harnessing their efforts in comprehensive development and advancing the creative economy, which Dubai aspires to be a global hub of by 2026.”
How to apply for Dubai Gaming Visa?
According to the publication, the visa for gaming in Dubai can be applied for through the Dubai Culture website.
Step-by-step guide Dubai Gaming Visa
- Applying via website
- Notifying the customer via e-mail of the application status
- Issuing the ‘Creative and Talented Accreditation Certificate’
- What documents are required?
- Copy of the passport
- Educational qualifications
- Proof of community contributions
- Job roles
- Residence permits, EIDs (if available)
- Candidate’s professional CV
- Applicants must also provide details of their addresses, places of residence, occupations, and workplaces
What are terms and conditions for applying?
Obtaining approval or a permit issuance from Dubai Culture does not comprise a final approval; it is a conditional approval as part of the required procedures to obtain other approvals from local and/or federal authorities concerned with issuing the visa.
The age allowed to apply for the service is 25 years and above.
Dubai Culture reserves the right to reject any application without clarifying reasons.
Dubai Culture will not receive any application submitted by companies or service centres, as the submission is by the applicant personally
