Tier 5 Creative and Sporting Visa
Through a Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa, sports persons or creative workers are permitted to come to the UK for short-term contracts or engagements.
We can help with eligibility and applications.
Tier 5 Creative and Sporting Visa
Through a Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa, sports persons or creative workers are permitted to come to the UK for short term contracts or engagements.
Given the international nature of competition for talented sports persons and creative workers, it is important that such migrants are supported in achieving the relevant immigration status.
As a sports persons or creative worker, there is so much at stake for you and your future, it is important to seek legal advice to understand the migration options open to you, to ensure your case is effectively represented to the authorities and to avoid any delays with your application.
What is a Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa?
The Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa is for individuals who wish to work or perform as sports people, entertainers or creative artists in the UK. The Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa is suitable for short term contracts or engagements and is suitable for sports people, coaches, dance artists, musicians, actors or presenters etc.
Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa does not offer a route to settlement. Although, the category does makes provision for spouses, partners and any dependent children to immigrate to the UK at the same time as the main Tier 5 applicant.
Am I eligible for a Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa as a Sports Person?
You are eligible to apply for a Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa as a Sports Person if you satisfy the following criteria:
- You must have a valid certificate of sponsorship;
- You must have a confirmed offer of employment from a licensed UK employer (sponsor);
- You must score 40 points under the points based system.
Am I eligible for a Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa as a creative worker?
- Make a unique contribution to the UK labour market, such as being internationally renowned or are required for continuity;
- You must have a valid certificate of sponsorship;
- Be paid the minimum salary as set by the relevant trade union;
- The required savings for you and any dependants if your fully approved (A’ rated) sponsor is not certifying maintenance.
What will I need to show to apply for a Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa?
As part of your application you will need to demonstrate:
- You make a significant contribution to your sport at the highest level in the UK;
- You must have a valid certificate of sponsorship;
- The required savings for you and any dependants if your fully approved (A’ rated) sponsor is not certifying maintenance.
What you need to know about Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visas
Once your certificate of sponsorship is received, you can apply for entry clearance to the UK from your home country.
How we can help
At DavidsonMorris we support both individual clients and a wide range of commercial employers to help them meet their global mobility needs, including Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa applications on behalf of talented employees.
As a team of immigration specialists and former Home Office employees, we have an established reputation for effective and efficient management and processing of visa applications, and for providing expert visa-related advice. We also understand the stresses involved with moving across the world, and take great pride in playing a supportive role to ease the pressure.
