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International Sportsperson: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications to enter, remain or settle in the UK on the International Sportsperson route.

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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
11 October 2021
Last updated:
11 November 2025
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  1. Changed references to 'Part 9: Grounds for Refusal' to by ‘Part Suitability'.

  2. This guidance has been updated to reflect that biometric residence permits (BRPs) are no longer issued.

  3. This guidance has been updated to reflect the Immigration Salary List replacing the Shortage Occupation List. This applies to applications on or after 4 April 2024.

  4. Updated to reflect Appendix Children, which has been added to the Immigration Rules.

  5. Guidance updated to reflect the 17 July 2023 changes to the Immigration Rules regarding a student’s ability to switch to other visa types.

  6. Updated guidance.

  7. Updated guidance.

  8. First published.

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff designed to be used alongside Appendix International Sportsperson of the Immigration Rules. The rules explain the requirements an applicant must meet, and this guidance provides additional information on how to consider their application. Paragraph references refer to Appendix International Sportsperson unless otherwise stated.

The International Sportsperson route is for an elite sportsperson or qualified sports coach who is internationally established and can make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at its highest level in the UK.

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