ENTERTAINER VISA

An entertainer is someone who wishes to come to the United Kingdom to perform as an amateur or professional.

People who have performed at the highest level and have established a reputation in their profession; and people/groups who are engaged to perform or do work which only they can do.

To come to the United Kingdom under the entertainer's category to perform without a work permit you should:

• have a genuine invitation to perform at one or more specific events;
• pose no threat to the domestic labour force;
• not use your engagement to establish yourself in the United Kingdom; and
• not intend to stay in the United Kingdom for more than six months.

Although it is not mandatory, you should obtain entry clearance to the United Kingdom if you are a non-European Economic Area (EEA) national.

Eligibility Criteria

• professional entertainer coming to take part in a music competition;
• Sikh religious entertainer;
• amateur entertainer seeking entry as an individual performer;
• amateur entertainer seeking entry as part of a group, such as a choir or youth orchestra coming for a specific engagement;
• professional entertainer taking part in a charity concert or show where the organisers are not making a profit and no fee is to be paid to the entertainer;
• amateur or professional entertainer taking part in a cultural event sponsored by a government, a recognised international organisation or a specific major art festival.

Work permits for entertainers are issued only on a short term basis to cover the period of contracted work or the period of engagement.

You will need to apply for a full work permit if you intend to stay in the UK for more than six months and you will be paid as an entertainer in the UK.

If you think we can help you with your immigration situation, contact us to make an appointment. Call 02080902408 (Office) / 07869286490 (Mobile) or email info@systimesolutions.com or fill in the enquiry form.