Sportsperson visa

You can apply for a Sportsperson visa (T2) if all the following apply:

• You are an elite sportsperson or qualified coach, who is recognised by your sport’s governing body as being at the highest level of your profession internationally
• Your sport’s governing body is endorsing your application
• Your employment will develop your sport in the UK at the highest level
• You meet the other eligibility requirements

Eligibility

You need to:

• have a valid certificate of sponsorship for your job
• prove your knowledge of English
• have personal savings so you can support yourself when you arrive in the UK
• show you can travel and your travel history over the last 5 years
• have tuberculosis test results if you are from a listed country

Please note: You need to have an eligible qualification if you are switching from a Tier 4 visa.

Knowledge of English

You need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply.

You can prove your knowledge of English by either:

• Passing an approved English language test with at least CEFR level A1 in speaking and listening
• having an academic qualification that was taught in English and is recognised by  UK NARIC as being equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD