However, they will be considered to be a professional sportsperson if playing in a semiprofessional team (paragraph 2a(iii), which is considered to be 8 goals or above. They can only play as an amateur and as such they will not count as a non-EEA player. (i) If they are here on a standard visitor visa or as a dependent of someone here legitimately, Players here on a Standard Visitor Visa or as a Dependent. Individuals will not be classed as non-EEA Players.Ĭ. Of work and movement as EU citizens as long as they have held a valid work permit in the UKįor 4 years. The Kolpak Ruling allows citizens of certain countries the same right to freedom (viii) is providing services as a sportsperson or coach at any level of sport, unless they areĭoing so as an “Amateur” in a charity event.”ī. Sportsperson and/or developing a current or future career as a sportsperson, or hasĮngaged such an agent in the last 12 months and/or (vii) engages an agent or representative, with the aim of finding opportunities as a (vi) has an established international reputation in their chosen field of sport Youth and development age groups from under 17’s upwards (v) has represented their state or regional team within the previous two years, including all (iv) has represented their nation or national team within the previous two years, includingĪll youth and development age groups from under 17’s upwards (iii) is currently registered to a professional or semi-professional sports team, or who hasīeen so registered within the previous four years.
Has done so within the previous four years (ii) is currently receiving payment, including payment in kind, for playing or coaching that isĬovering all, or the majority of, their costs for travelling to, and living in the UK, or who (i) is currently providing services as a sportsperson, playing or coaching in any capacity, atĪ professional or semi-professional level of sport It states a ‘Professional Sportsperson’ is someone,
Of the Immigration rules at the following link: ). To play polo here as a professional a non-EEA player must have anĪppropriate visa and a minimum handicap of 4 goals, and the UK government has widened theĪctivities that define a professional sportsperson considerably( see the Interpretations section Any non-EEA player must adhere to the terms of their visa.Ī. Office as a “Migrant”) is a player who has entered the UK on a Tier 5 Visa (Temporary Worker –Ĭreative or Sporting) or on a Standard Visitor Visa. A non-EEA Player (referred to by the Home Home Office Rules for Non-EEA Sportspersons. UK GOVERNMENT IMMIGRATION RULES FOR SPORTSPERSONSġ. ANNEX C – HOME OFFICE RULES FOR NON-EEA PLAYERS, TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS, TEAM
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