Dubai has Launched Long-Term "Gaming Visa" for Content creators, Game Developers, Designers and Programmers

To make Dubai a global gaming hub, Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a Gaming Visa to attract 30,000 game developers by 2033.

The ‘Dubai Gaming Visa’ is part of the multi-year cultural visa categories granted by Dubai Culture and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs.

Key Sectors for Gaming Visa

• Visual arts
• Books
• Audio-visual media
• Design and creative services.
• Cultural and natural heritage
• Performing arts

Eligibility and Requirements

The gaming visa will made available for game developers, designers, programmers and content creators. Applicant must be at least 25 years old. He/She must also possess documents including identity proof, a resume, and evidence of relevant work experience.

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Application Process

To start the process, potential applicants must submit their applications through Dubai’s official visa processing platforms. While the length of the tenure varies, it is generally streamlined to ensure efficiency, and to attract top talent as quickly as possible.

Regional Impact and Potential

Dubai’s gaming industry is in line with growth in the region, especially as Saudi Arabia boasts a staggering $60 million in hosting the most important esports tournament These strategies build on a major change results in Middle Eastern gaming and technology.

Key points to consider before submitting

While gaming licenses offer bright prospects in a growing sector and provide tax incentives for companies, potential applicants must also consider broader social and political considerations, including human rights considerations involving the cost of the region It offers many options for game developers.

Commenting on Dubai Gaming Visa Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture said " It also attracts individuals with innovative ideas and both established and emerging companies specialising in the development and production of content, gaming applications, and artificial intelligence. This helps achieve Dubai’s cultural vision of being a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.” As reported to the Dubai Media Office (DMO)

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