Apply for a Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting visa (T5) if:
- you’ve been offered work in the UK as a sports person or creative worker
- you meet the other eligibility requirements
A creative worker is someone who works in the creative industry, for example an actor, dancer, musician or film crew member.
You can come to the UK for a maximum of up to 12 months, or the time given in your certificate of sponsorship plus up to 28 days, whichever is shorter.
You may be able to extend your visa.
Your stay must start no more than 14 days before the start date on your certificate of sponsorship.
With this visa type you can:
- study (for some courses you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate)
- work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship
- do a second job in the same sector and at the same level as your main job for up to 20 hours per week
- do a job on the Skilled Worker shortage occupation list for up to 20 hours per week
- work as a sportsperson for your national team while it is playing in a British University and College Sport (BUCS) competition
- work as a sports broadcaster
- bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’, if they’re eligible
You cannot:
- get public funds
- start your own business
