Germany To Offer Dedicated Esports Visa
The German Federal Government and the States have approved a dedicated visa for esports athletes. Expected to be implemented in Spring of 2020, the visa will accommodate professional esports players and coaches who come from outside the European Union. This development comes as part of the Skilled Immigration Act, which expands the infrastructure for non-EU professionals looking to work in Germany. An “easy procedure” will allow qualifying individuals to acquire a long-term German visa to live and compete in the country....