UK Sports Visit Visa

THIS VISA TYPE IS SUITABLE IF YOU;
Are a Amateur or professional sportsperson coming to the UK for up to 6 months without receiving any payment.

Call our legal team at 02033844389 now for help applying for a UK visa to attend a sporting event or take on a sports-related job.

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Sports Visit Visa

UK Sports Visa Application fee

An amateur or professional sportsperson (individual or team), their technical or support staff, or sports officials who wish to undertake permitted unpaid sporting activities in the United Kingdom may apply for the Sports Visit Visa.

Sports Visit Visas are for those who wish to visit the UK for up to six months to participate in sports activities. This is a subcategory of the Standard Visitor route. All visitors must apply separately, even if they are travelling in a group. This visa type is short-term and can be granted for up to 6 months. It will not provide any other rights of residence or allow you to become settled in the UK.

UK Visa for Sports Professionals

For athletes, the United Kingdom offers a points-based visa known as the Sportsperson Visa. If you are a qualified athlete or coach who represents your sport’s governing organisation and wants to work in the United Kingdom as an elite professional, you may apply for this visa. It permits access to and residence in the UK for up to three years, particularly for positions where you’re anticipated to substantially affect and develop your sport in the UK.

Immigration routes and rules are constantly changing in line with UK government guidelines. UK immigration solicitors strive to ensure that they are always well informed about any changes and how they may affect you and your next steps.

We Can Assist You With Your Sports Visa

Make a new application, apply for your dependents to join you, wish to extend your visa, become settled or challenge an unfair decision…
UK Immigration Solicitors can provide you with expert advice, guidance and legal representation to meet your needs.
Unsure about whether your plans would meet the requirements or whether you are likely to face any challenges?
We can assess your individual circumstances and confirm what your options are through a free case assessment.
UK Immigration Solicitors can ensure that your chances of success are maximised by handling your entire application remotely.
We provide a fully digital service, and you never have to visit our offices for 9/10 immigration cases.
We are an award-winning law firm that specialises in all types of UK immigration cases, and we offer a transparent, fixed fee service to handle your entire case.

Our experienced UK immigration Solicitors can help you with your immigration process.

Who is Eligible For the Sports Visit Visa?

UK Visas & Immigration requires the following requirements in order to grant you a Sports Visit Visa:
Your nationality requires a visa (other nationalities may apply for entry as Visitors at the UK border if they do not hold a visa);
You are seeking entry to the UK for a legitimate reason permitted by the visitor routes;
No prohibited activities will be undertaken by you;
The costs of your visit (travel, maintenance, and accommodation) can be covered without working or relying on public funds;
You will leave the UK after your visit;
You will not live in the UK for extended periods or make it your main home through frequent or consecutive visits;
The general grounds for refusal do not apply to your application.

Depending on your circumstances, you may need to satisfy different requirements.

Our experienced UK immigration Solicitors can help you with your immigration process.

What nationalities Need a Sports Visit Visa?

Visa nationals are individuals who, due to their nationality, need a Visit Visa in order to enter the UK as a visitor. Visitors who require a visit visa must apply before they travel to the UK.

The Home Office has published a list of nationalities that require a Visit Visa before traveling to the UK as a visitor. Some visa nationals may be able to enter the UK as visitors upon arrival under this list. Our expert team will be able to check and confirm whether you require a visa for your visit to the UK.

Non-visa nationals can normally apply for entry as visitors upon arrival in the UK. Nonetheless, visitors without visas must meet the req