You can apply for a Sportsperson visa (T2) if all of the following apply:
- you’re an elite sportsperson or qualified coach, who’s recognised by your sport’s governing body as being at the highest level of your profession internationally
- your sport’s governing body is endorsing your application
- your employment will develop your sport in the UK at the highest level
- you meet the other eligibility requirements
You can come to the UK with a Sportsperson visa (T2) for up to 3 years.
You can apply to extend this visa for up to another 3 years to a maximum stay of 6 years.
With this visa type you can:
- work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship
- do a second job in certain circumstances
- play for your national team in the UK
- work as a sports broadcaster
- do voluntary work
- study as long as it does not interfere with the job you’re sponsored for
- travel abroad and return to the UK
- bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’, if they’re eligible
You cannot:
- get public funds
- start or run a business
- apply for a second job until you’ve started working for your sponsor
