SPORTS VISITORS VISA UK
This new category of visa was introduced in November 2008 for sportspersons wishing to travel to the UK to take part in certain sporting events.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A SPORTS VISITOR VISA TO THE UK?
The Free Sports Visitor visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a UK Visitor visa. It uses criteria set by the UK Border Agency and is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.
SPORTS VISITOR VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for a Sports Visitor visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must want to visit the UK for up to six (6) months;
- Have the intention to leave the UK at the end of their visit;
- Have enough money to support and accommodate themselves;
- Do not intend to charge members of the public for services provided or goods received;
- Do not intend to study; and
- Can meet the cost of the return or onward journey.
Furthermore, applicants will need to demonstrate that they intend to take part in a particular sporting event, tournament or series of events, including charity events. Applicants cannot be paid other than cash prizes or for board and lodging expenses.
SPORTS VISITOR VISA ENTITLEMENTS
This visa entitles holders to come to the UK for a sports visit of up to six (6) months to participate in the sporting events. The multiple entry visas are available for sports visitors for 6 months, 1, 2, 5 and 10 years.
SPORTS VISITOR VISA PROCESSING TIME AND COSTS
| SPORTS VISITORS | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£67 | UK£465 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£67 | UK£50/465* |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£67 | UK£50/465* |
| Advanced Migration Service | US$99 | |
| Premium Migration Service | US$999 | |
| PROCESSING TIMES | 1-12 weeks | 4-16 weeks |
ADVANCED MIGRATION SERVICE
Apply for this visa with help from a registered Migration Consultant.
PREMIUM MIGRATION SERVICE
Let a Migration Consultant manage your visa application for you.
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* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.
OTHER VISITOR VISAS
- Parent of a Child at School Visitor Visa
- Prospective Student Visa
- Student Visitor Visa
- Clinical Attachment and Dental Observer post Visa
- Medical Graduates seeking to take the PLAB Test Visa
- Entertainer Visitor Visa
- Child Visitor Visa
- Academic Visitor Visa
- Family Visitor Visa
- Marriage Visitor Visa
- Medical Visitor Visa
- Business Visitor Visa
- Tourist Visitor Visa
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