UK International
Sportsperson visa

The UK International Sportsperson visa is a visa category that allows internationally recognized sportspeople and coaches to come to the UK to work or take part in sporting events.

 To be eligible for a UK International Sportsperson visa, you must be a sports player, coach or a technical support staff, who is internationally recognized at the highest level and whose employment in the UK will make a significant contribution to the development of the sport in the country.

You can stay in the UK on a UK International Sportsperson visa for up to 2 years. After that, you may be able to apply to extend your visa or apply for settlement.

Yes, you can work on a UK International Sportsperson visa, but your main purpose of visit must be to participate in sports-related activities in the UK.

Your spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner, and children may be able to apply to join you in the UK. They will need to meet the eligibility requirements for dependant visas.

Yes, you may be able to extend your UK International Sportsperson visa for another 2 years if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements.

Yes, you may be able to apply for settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain) after living in the UK on a UK International Sportsperson visa for 5 years. You will need to meet the eligibility requirements for settlement.

The fee for a UK International Sportsperson visa is currently £610.

The processing time for a UK International Sportsperson visa application is typically 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases.

Yes, you will need to have a sponsor who is a UK-based sports club or organization that is recognized by the relevant sports governing body in the UK.

You will need to provide various documents to support your visa application, including a valid passport, evidence of your sports achievements, and a sponsorship certificate from your UK-based sponsor.