UK Entertainment Visit Visa Guideline
Who should get an Entertainment Visit Visa?
An Entertainment Visit Visa is for someone who wants to come to the UK to entertain or take part in an entertainment event or series of events. Their stay with an Entertainment Visit Visa should be no longer than six months and are unable to receive payment for any work whilst visiting the UK.
People from different sectors from the entertainment industry could visit the UK on an Entertainment Visit Visa. Anyone who works in the theatre or in film, either as an actor or behind the scenes worker can apply for an Entertainment Visit Visa. Whatever form of performance they are involved in they can apply for an Entertainment Visit Visa.
Duration of a Special Visit Visa
An Entertainment Visit Visa lasts for up to two years if granted for more than one entry to the UK. However the applicant can only stay in the UK for up to six months. They must be prepared to leave the UK after this time so it is advisable to plan the trip carefully.
Benefits of an Entertainment Visit Visa
There are many benefits to visiting the UK on an Entertainment Visit Visa. The applicant can stay here for up to six months and experience British culture whilst they’re here. They could even bring their dependents with them for their entire visit and are free to come and go from the UK as they please during their stay. Whilst the applicant is living in the UK they will have the benefit of improving their English language skills. With an Entertainment Visit Visa they may also take part in any kind of voluntary work or activity.
Entertainment Visit Visa Eligibility
We base our decisions on your eligibility on the Home Office and UK Border Agency criteria. When applying for an Entertainment Visit Visa the following factors are considered:
- How long you intend to visit the UK
- Whether you will leave the UK
- Your ability to fund your stay
- You will not work or study during your stay
- Your age
- Whether you are bringing dependents with you
- Your ability to pay to leave the UK after your stay
The applicant must be prepared to leave home at the end of six months in the UK.
Dependents
With an Entertainment Visit Visa the applicant may bring their dependents with them to the UK. They must, however be able to financially support them for their entire stay.
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