Visas for sportsmen and coaches are issued under the Home Office points-based system. The applicable tiers for sports are Tier 2, Tier 5 and the sports visitor visa, which allow players and support staff to participate in specific sporting events in the UK.
To qualify for a UK visa, a non-EEA athlete or coach must be internationally established and contribute to the continued development of sport at the highest level. Athlete applications are subject to the rigidity of the points-based system. Any sports team or club wishing to recruit an athlete or coach from outside the EEA should be aware that the Immigration Rules require that a certificate of sponsorship be issued to applicants. Individual applications must also be endorsed by the respective sports governing body prior to submission to the Home Office.
The UK Sportsperson Visa is aimed at elite athletes and coaches of international standard, whose work and contribution will contribute to the development of their sport in the UK. They must be at the highest level of that sport
Further information can be obtained from here
It can lead to settlement. This visa initially can last up to 3 years. Itcam be extended as long as applicant is eligible After 5 years, you will be able to reside and settle permanently in the UK.
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