Are you aspiring to elevate your gaming career and immerse yourself in Dubai’s thriving eSports landscape? If you’re involved in the industry, you could qualify for Dubai’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa.
The Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), initiated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE offers a 10-year Golden Visa to gamers under the ‘culture and arts’ category. This visa grants you the opportunity to reside, work, and contribute to the burgeoning scene in the city.
To get started with the application process for the ‘Dubai Gaming Visa’, you’ll need to obtain an ‘accreditation certificate’ from Dubai Culture. Here are the steps to follow.
Required documents
- A copy of your passport, including the residence permit and ID card if applicable, is included.
- Your professional CV
- Showcase of notable achievements and significant contributions in the video game sector spanning the last five years (not mentioned in the resume).
- Cover letter
Steps to Request the Accreditation Certificate
1. Go to the website https://dubaigaming.gov.ae/gaming residency/ and begin completing the Gaming Visa Application Form by providing the information.
a. Personal information
- Full name
- Gender
- Place of residence
- Nationality
- Details such as passport number, as well as the dates of issuance and expiration.
- Residency information choose your emirate from the menu. If you’re not residing in the UAE opt for the I am not a UAE resident option and then select your country of residence.
- Emirates ID
- Mobile number
- Email address
- Level of education Choose an option, from the list.
- Enter your current job.
- Choose the category of arts and creativity from the list.
- Pick the specific role that suits you best from the options available, such as game producer, designer, developer, games publishing and operations, video games educator, or animation and illustration.
- Share your social media profiles by including links. Make sure to fill in at least one field. If not, you can simply add your Instagram profile link.
2. Career information
Enter the following details:
- Years of experience
- Number of artistic works
- Count of engagement, in activities and artistic endeavors.
- Number of academic certifications
- Count of both global memberships
- Frequency of sharing innovative creations both domestically and globally.
3. Upload the required documents
- Passport copy
- Portfolio
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Employment letter
- Academic certificates
- Local and international memberships
After finishing that step, review the information in the application and hit the ‘Submit’ button. You’ll receive an email updating you on the progress of your application. Once Dubai Culture issues your accreditation certificate you’re good to go with applying for the Golden Visa.
