Are you ready to elevate your gaming career and become a part of Dubai’s thriving e-sports community? If you work in the gaming industry, you may qualify for Dubai’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa.
Dubai’s Programme for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), initiated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, as well as Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, offers a 10-year Golden Visa for gamers under the ‘culture and arts’ category. This visa allows you to reside, work, and contribute to the flourishing e-sports scene in the city.
To apply for the ‘Dubai Gaming Visa,’ you must first obtain an ‘accreditation certificate’ from Dubai Culture. Follow the steps below to begin the application process.
Required documents
To apply for this position, please provide the following documents:
- A copy of your passport (including residence permit and ID card, if available)
2. Your professional CV
3. A portfolio showcasing highlights and key projects from the video game industry over the past five years (if not already included in your CV)
4. A cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you.
How to apply for the accreditation certificate
To begin the process of obtaining a Gaming Visa in Dubai, please visit the following link: https://dubaigaming.gov.ae/gaming-residency/. Once there, you will need to fill out the Gaming Visa Request Form with the following information:
Personal Information:
– Full Name
– Gender
– Place of Residence
– Nationality
– Passport Number, Issue Date, and Expiry Date
– Residency: Select your emirate from the drop-down menu. If you do not reside in the UAE, choose “I am not a UAE resident” and then select your country.
– Emirates ID
– Mobile Number
– Email Address
– Education Level: Choose an option from the drop-down menu.
– Current Job
– Cultural and Creative Field: Select from the drop-down menu options such as game producer, designer, developer, games publishing and operations, video games educator, and animation and illustration.
Additionally, provide links to your social media profiles. If you do not have any, please include your Instagram profile link.
Career Information:
– Years of Experience
– Number of Artistic Works
– Number of Artistic and Creative Participations
– Number of Academic Certifications
– Number of Local and International Memberships
– Number of Intellectual Disseminations of Creative Works Locally and Internationally
Upload the Required Documents:
– Passport Copy
– Portfolio
– Resume
– Cover Letter
– Employment Letter
– Academic Certificates
– Local and International Memberships
Once you have completed all the necessary steps, review your application details and click ‘Submit’. You will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application.
Upon receiving your accreditation certificate from Dubai Culture, you can proceed with the Golden Visa application process.
Also Read: How to get a Golden Visa without a graduate degree in the UAE
