Are you someone who is planning to attend the Esports World Cup that’s happening in Riyadh next week? Well, then you are in for some really fantastic news. As revealed by the Saudi Press Agency, soon people will be offered electronic visas to enter the country if they have a ticket for the ESports World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know about the electronic visa.
E-Visas To ESports World Cup Ticket Holders
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Ticket holders for ESports World Cup, which begins next week at Boulevard Riyadh City will soon be able to apply for electronic visas. The ESports World Cup Foundation revealed that it had been working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism to help make this even more accessible. In case you weren’t aware, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting this event for the first time! An eight-week competition, the ESports World Cup will see over 1500 players who will be hailing from 500 clubs from around the world. Together, they will be competing in 22 tournaments for a total prize of more than $60 million! In fact, this is the highest prize pot money in the history of ESports.
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This Tournament Has The Highest Prize Pot In The History Of Esports
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At this point, it’s worth mentioning that this event aligns with the kingdom’s National Gaming and ESports Strategy. Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the EWC aims to bolster the nation’s global standing as the premier gaming and esports destination. In fact, tournament visitors will also be able to partake in a range of activities. Yes, combining sports, education, culture, creativity, and entertainment, these activities will certainly be worth checking at this point, it’s worth mentioning that the World Cup ticket holders can also apply for 90-day single-entry visas.
The visa can be availed on the official website and in case you are seeking more information related to the competition, it’s also available on the website of the AWC.
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