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Code of practice for sports governing bodies

Guidance for sports governing bodies about their duties and responsibilities as a Home Office approved endorsing body under the International Sportsperson route.

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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
1 November 2008
Last updated:
28 May 2025
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  1. The code of practice for sports governing bodies has been updated to reflect changes to the sponsor licence lengths and a clarification regarding the consultation they must carry out.

  2. ‘Economic Migration Policy’ has changed to ‘Points Based System and Economic Migration Unit’ under Role of the Home Office, section 15.

  3. Updated code of practice in line with the October 2021 rule changes to amend references to the International Sportsperson route.

  4. Updated Code of Practice for Sports Governing Bodies

  5. First published.

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This guide explains the code of practice for sponsoring sportspeople.

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