Sports Visit Visa Guideline
A Sports Visit Visa is suitable if you would like to come to the UK for up to six months to take part in a Sports event but in a non professional capacity. A UK Sports Visit Visa is ideal for tournaments, competitions and sports events for all amateur sports people.
With a UK Sports Visit Visa the applicant may take part in a show event or charity event and they could receive expenses such as accommodation. The most important thing to remember is that all sports people can apply for a UK Sports Visit Visa, but they must not receive payment for taking part in any event, other than prize money.
Duration of a Sports Visit Visa
A Sports 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 a Sports Visit Visa
There are many benefits to visiting the UK on a Sports Visit Visa. The applicant will be able to stay here for up to six months and experience British culture whilst they’re here. They will be able to take part in new events or try new sports. With a UK Sports Visit Visa they can even practice sport and improve performance in events. With a Sports Visit Visa the applicant will be able to 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. The visit will enable their English language skills to improve. With a UK Sports Visit Visa the applicant could also take part in any kind of voluntary work or activity they like.
Sports Visit Visa eligibility
We base our decisions on the Home Office and UK Border Agency criteria. When applying for a UK Sports 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 study during your stay
- Your age
- Whether you are bringing dependents with you
- Your ability to pay to leave the UK after your stay
- You are not being paid for your activity
The applicant must be prepared to leave home at the end of six months in the UK
Dependents
With a Sports 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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