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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

• Overview

  You can apply for an International Sportsperson visa if you meet the…

• Eligibility

  You need to: have a valid certificate of sponsorship for your job usually…

• Knowledge of English

  You may need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you…

• Documents you'll need

  When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…

• Apply from outside the UK

  You must apply online for an International Sportsperson visa. Check which…

• Your partner and children

  Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…

• Extend your visa

  You can apply to extend your stay in the UK under an International…

• Switch to this visa

  You can apply to change (‘switch’) from another visa to an International…

• Taking a second job

  You can take a second job on this visa if you’re working up to 20 hours a…

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