SPORTSPERSON VISA CONSULTANCY
You can apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you meet the eligibility requirements and your sport’s governing body endorses your application, confirming:
- you’re an elite sportsperson or qualified coach
- you’re internationally established
- your employment will develop your sport in the UK at the highest level
This visa replaced the Sportsperson (T2) visa and the sporting part of the Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting visa (T5).
Eligibility:
You need to:
- have a valid certificate of sponsorship for your job
- usually prove that you can speak and understand English, if you’re applying to stay for longer than 12 months
- have personal savings so you can support yourself when you arrive in the UK
- show you can travel and your travel history over the last 5 years
- have tuberculosis test results if you’re from a listed country
- have an eligible qualification, if you’re switching from a student visa
How much it costs:
You, your partner or children will each need to:
- pay the application fee
- pay the healthcare surcharge, which is usually £624 per year – you can check how much you’ll have to pay
- prove you have enough personal savings – check how much in the eligibility requirements
Application fee:
The fee depends on how long you want to stay.
If you’re staying up to 12 months, the fee is £259 per person.
If you’re staying for longer than 12 months, the fee depends on whether you’re:
- applying outside the UK – £625 per person
- applying inside the UK to extend or switch – £719 per person
How long you can stay:
Your visa can last for up to 3 years. You can extend it as long as you’re still eligible.
After 5 years, you may be able to settle permanently in the UK if you’ve had at least one visa that lasted longer than 12 months.
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