A Sports Visitor visa is for professional or amateur sportspeople and any technical or support staff in attendance for the same event or series of events. It is also relevant for officials attending these events.
The Sports Visitor visa is applicable if you are coming to the UK for:
- Charity events, exhibition matches or a competitive sports event, tournament or
series of events
- Joining an amateur sports team
- Making a personal or promotional appearance
- Sponsorship or contract negotiations.
- A short period of training, individually or as part of a team.
- Support or technically advise sportspeople at the same event
- Attendance at supporting event in an official capacity
Sportspeople, support staff or officials who do not meet the sports visitor visa
requirements or who may be considered employed (paid or unpaid) for their visit
may be eligible for a Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
visa or Tier 5 (Temporary
Worker) visa.