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Apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you're an elite sportsperson or coach with sponsorship - getting sponsored, eligibility, documents, extend your visa, family members
You can apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you meet the…
You need to: have a valid certificate of sponsorship for your job usually…
If you are applying to stay for longer than 12 months, you may need to…
When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
You must apply online for an International Sportsperson visa. Check which…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You can apply to extend your stay in the UK under an International…
You can apply to change (‘switch’) from another visa to an International…
You can take a second job on this visa if you’re working up to 20 hours a…
Immigration staff guidance on how to consider applications to enter, remain or settle in the UK on the International Sportsperson route.
Guidance on sponsoring an International Sportsperson.
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.
Withhold tax on payments to foreign entertainers and sportspersons when they exceed their personal allowance and how to make payments to HMRC.
Immigration staff guidance on considering applications to enter, remain or settle in the UK on the T2 Sportsperson route.
Find out how much Income Tax and National Insurance contributions to pay on sporting testimonial income.
How to apply for a reduced rate of withholding tax, and work out the tax due on worldwide earnings.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Use this helpsheet to understand tax rules on non-resident entertainers and sportspersons.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
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