The Malta Esports Visa
In recent years, Malta has established itself as a leading European hub in the technological and gaming sectors, strongly embracing and emerging into the innovative fields of immersive tech, esports, and gaming. In an effort to continue propelling itself as a prominent base for esports gamers and teams alike, Malta has joined esports giants such as the United States and Germany in introducing a dedicated esports visa.
The Malta esports visa will join Malta’s wide-spanning immigration options for gaming athletes, facilitating talent-mobility by providing a specific gateway for international esports gamers. The initiative forms part of the Malta 2025 Budget’s package to promote the continued expansion and development of the industry. The package includes the introduction of the Video Gaming Gateway, which shall provide financial support for field-specific innovation. Esports teams are also targeted through these new initiatives, with the introduction of Basecamp – a platform designed to support new start-ups in video game and esports development.
Our Malta Sports Law Practice
Chetcuti Cauchi’s Sports Law team offers various services aimed at providing a multi-faceted approach when offering sports law advice to businesses which are interested in setting up an establishment in this sector in Malta. Our advisory services are also aimed at:
- Facilitating immigration options for sportspersons;
- drafting, revising and negotiating contracts;
- providing taxation advice; and,
- reaching agreements and negotiations with sports agents, managers and agencies.
Our team also deals specifically with sports personalities, handling issues related to reputation management, protection of privacy, taking up residence, personal tax advice, image rights, sponsorship rights, broadcasting issues and associated contract work.
