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Archive code of practice a licensed sponsor must follow to sponsor a worker to come to the UK as a performer in film and television.
A checklist for performing artists, creatives, management and production staff in the performing arts touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
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