Who is a Creative Worker?

Under the rules set out by the UKVI, the following eligibility criteria must be met in order to qualify as a Creative Worker under the Tier 5 Creative and Sporting Workers visa.

You Must:

• ⇒ make a unique contribution to the UK labour market, e.g., you’re of international status or are required for continuity of work
• ⇒ obtain a certificate of sponsorship reference number
• ⇒ be paid the minimum salary as set by Equity, PACT or BECTU (except for models, musicians or circuses)
• ⇒ have enough money to support yourself in the UK – you’ll usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you’re exempt or maintained by your sponsor)

Under the rules set out by the UKVI, the following eligibility criteria must be met in order to qualify as a Creative Worker under the Tier 5 Creative and Sporting Workers visa.

You Must:

• ⇒ make a unique contribution to the UK labour market, e.g., you’re of international status or are required for continuity of work
• ⇒ obtain a certificate of sponsorship reference number
• ⇒ be paid the minimum salary as set by Equity, PACT or BECTU (except for models, musicians or circuses)
• ⇒ have enough money to support yourself in the UK – you’ll usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you’re exempt or maintained by your sponsor)

Please see the following link for further information regarding the Tier 5 Creative and Sporting Visa: https://www.gov.uk/temporary-worker-creative-and-sporting-visa/eligibility.