Sports Visitor Visa — How to Enter the UK to Participate in a Sporting Event

A person may enter the United Kingdom as a Sports Visitor for a period not exceeding 6 months.

Requirements

• The Applicant is genuinely seeking entry as a Sports Visitor for a limited period as stated by him, not exceeding six months; and
  
  
• Meets the requirements for entry as a general visitor; and
  
  
• Intends to do one or more of the following during his visit:

  a) To take part in a particular sporting event as defined in guidance published by the United Kingdom Border Agency, tournament or series of events;
  
  b) To take part in a specific one off charity sporting event, provided no payment is received other than for travelling and other expenses;
  
  c) To join, as an Amateur, a wholly or predominantly amateur team provided no payment is received other than for board and lodging and reasonable expenses;
  
  d) To serve as a member of the technical or personal staff, or as an official, attending the same event as a visiting sportsperson coming for one or more of the purposes listed in (a), (b) or (c).