TIER 2 VISA - SPORTS PEOPLE

The tier 2 - sports people category is for elite sports people and coaches:

• who are internationally established at the highest level; and 
• whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level in the United Kingdom; and
• who intend to base themselves in the United Kingdom.

Migrants under this category must be sponsored by a club (or equivalent) that is licensed by us to issue certificates of sponsorship under this category.

When you apply for a licence for the tier 2 - sports people category, as well as sending the documents listed in Appendix A of the full policy guidance, you must send an approval or unique identifier from the relevant governing body for the sport. A governing body is one that is recognised by one of the home country sports councils, for example Sport England. Find the list of approved governing bodies.

If the sport does not have a governing body recognised by the home country sports councils, we will ask the sports councils and other relevant sporting bodies, for example, the Central Council of Physical Recreation, which is the national alliance of governing and legal representative bodies of sport and recreation, whether there is an appropriate body. Find the sporting code of practice for sport governing bodies.

In giving its approval the governing body will be confirming that application is from a genuine club (or equivalent).

If a sport does not appear on the list on the online application, please contact the Sponsor Licensing Unit.

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.