Check if you need a UK visa: Information based on your answers
You need a visa to work as a professional sportsperson
Based on your answers, you might be eligible for 1 visa.
International Sportsperson visa If you’re an elite sportsperson or coach
You may be able to work as an elite sportsperson or coach.
You must:
- be internationally established at the highest level of your sport
- be endorsed by your sport’s governing body
Need a job offer
Yes
Your offer must be from a UK employer that's a registered sponsor for this visa
Need a minimum salary
No
Need knowledge of English
Yes, with exceptions
If you’re applying to stay for longer than 12 months, you must usually prove that you can speak and understand English
Initial visa length
Up to 3 years
Can extend
Yes
You can extend as many times as you want, as long as you're still eligible
Can settle
Depends on your visa
You can settle after 5 years if you had any grant of International Sportsperson permission for longer than 1 year. Settling means you can live permanently in the UK. If you successfully apply, you can use this status to apply for citizenship
Your answers
- What’s your nationality as shown on your passport or travel document?
- Italy
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- What are you coming to the UK to do?
- Work, academic visit or business
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- How long are you planning to work in the UK for?
- longer than 6 months
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- Are you planning to work in any of these types of job?
- Professional sportsperson
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