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Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting Visa (T5)

Are you a Sports Person or Creative Worker who has been offered to work in the UK? 

If your answer is ‘Yes’ to the question above, you are required to apply for a Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting Visa (T5) in order to work in the UK.

However, if you only intend to work in the UK for 3 months or less, you may be able to use the Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting Visa (T5) Concession instead of applying for a Visa.

Your family members or dependents will be able to accompany you to the UK on this Visa.

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The eligibility requirements to apply for a Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting Visa (T5) depend on whether you have been offered work in the UK as a Sports Person or as a Creative Worker.

In order to be eligible for a Temporary Worker Visa as a Sports Person, you must:

  • Have an eligible job offer from a UK employer that has been approved by the Home Office;
  • Have an assigned Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK employer that has been approved by the Home Office;
  • Have an endorsement from the appropriate Sports Governing Body;
  • Be internationally established at the highest level in your sport;
  • Be able to make a significant contribution to the development and operation of your sport in the UK;
  • Genuinely intend to undertake the role described in your Certificate of Sponsorship;
  • Not be a Visa National; 
  • Have enough funds to maintain yourself and your dependents in the UK unless your employer can cover your costs during your first month in the UK up to £1,270.00;
  • Provide a valid medical certificate confirming that you have undergone screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis if you are travelling to the UK from a country listed in Appendix T of the Immigration Rules.

In order to be eligible for a Temporary Worker Visa as a Creative Worker, you must:

  • Be able to make a unique contribution to the UK’s rich cultural life;
  • Have an eligible job offer from a UK employer that has been approved by the Home Office;
  • Have an assigned Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK employer that has been approved by the Home Office;
  • Genuinely intend to undertake the role described in your Certificate of Sponsorship; 
  • Not be a Visa National;
  • Have enough funds to maintain yourself and your dependents in the UK unless your employer can cover your costs during your first month in the UK up to £1,270.00;
  • Provide a valid medical certificate confirming that you have undergone screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis if you are travelling to the UK from a country listed in Appendix T of the Immigration Rules.

A Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic record which contains a reference number which is required for your Visa Application. Once your UK employer assigns a Certificate of Sponsorship to you, your Application for a Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting Visa (T5) must be submitted no later than 3 months from the date of assignment. 

If your Application for a Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting Visa (T5) is approved, you will be granted with an initial period of leave for 12 months or the period of engagement stated in your Certificate of Sponsorship plus 14 days before and after – whichever is shorter. 

The maximum time permitted on this Visa category is 12 months if you are changing employer OR 24 months if you are still with the same employer. 

This Visa category does not lead to Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the UK.

Our business immigration lawyers can work with you throughout the lifecycle of your Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting Visa (T5), ensuring that you are in a position to successfully apply for an extension.  

Garth Coates Solicitors is one of London’s most respected immigration law firms.  We have helped many talented Sports persons and Creative Workers with their initial and extension Applications for their Visas. Our founding partner, Garth Coates, spent many years working in the Home Office as an Immigration Caseworker. This experience has given him a unique understanding as to what immigration decision-makers are looking for when approving Visa Applications.

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At Garth Coates Solicitors, we provide expert legal advice and unwavering support across the full spectrum of UK immigration matters. Before qualifying as a solicitor, I worked within the UK Home Office (UKVI) as an Immigration Officer — a role that gave me valuable insight into the inner workings of the immigration system. Since then, I have gone on to represent clients at several of the UK’s most prominent immigration law firms, and later established this firm to deliver a more focused and client-centred approach.

Together with my senior legal team, we bring over 30 years of combined experience in the UK immigration sector. This depth of expertise enables us to successfully handle even the most complex and challenging cases — from visa refusals and judicial review proceedings to corporate sponsorships, family reunifications, and permanent settlement applications.

We are proud of our high success rate, earned through strategic thinking, meticulous preparation, and a commitment to delivering results. Our multilingual team of solicitors, caseworkers, and support professionals is well-equipped to serve a global clientele with care, professionalism, and cultural understanding.

At Garth Coates Solicitors, we fight for our clients’ rights and treat each case with the attention and seriousness it deserves. Whether you’re applying for the first time, facing an appeal, or unsure of your options, we are here to guide you with clarity and confidence.

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