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Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting (Tier 5)
Overview: Your talent could take you places — even the UK. The Tier 5 Creative and Sporting visa lets artists, entertainers, and athletes work there for a short time. It’s a chance to share your skills, gain experience, and shine on an international stage.
The creative and sporting worker category is for the people going to the UK to work or perform as sports people, entertainers or creative artists for up to 12 months.
Entertainers and creative artists may apply to extend their stay up to a maximum of 12 months if they continue to work or perform for the same sponsor
Requirements
Eligible sports people must be internationally established at the highest level in their sport, and/or their employment must make a significant contribution to the development and running sport at the highest level in the UK. Coaches must also be suitably qualified to do the job.
Take Away Points
🎭 Work in the UK for short-term creative or sporting projects.
🏆 Join events, competitions, or cultural productions.
📅 Stay for up to 12 months, with possible short extensions.
📋 Need a sponsor licensed by the UK Home Office.
🌍 Gain international experience and grow your portfolio.