Guidance

Visa sponsorship: archive code of practice for performers (theatre or opera)

Archive code of practice to follow when sponsoring a worker to come to the UK as a performer in theatre or opera.

Documents

Code of practice for performers in theatre or opera under Tier 2 and Tier 5 (Temporary worker – Creative and Sporting)

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Details

The current codes of practice can be found in Appendix J of the Immigration Rules. The new codes of practice will take effect from 6 April 2017. From this date you must follow them if you want to sponsor skilled workers.

Published 13 July 2012