Apply for an Entertainer Visitor Visa UK, if you wish to come to the UK for a short time period to take part in a music festival, arts festival, charity event, or something of the like.
Eligibility Requirements for Entertainer Visitor Visa UK
Genuinely seeking entry as a general visitor for a limited period as stated by the applicant and not exceeding 6 months.
- Must Intention to leave at the end of the period of stay as stated on the visa
- No intention of taking any paid employment in the UK
- You must have no intention of selling goods or providing services in the UK
- You must have no intention of undertaking any type of course of study.
- You just prove that you will be able to maintain yourself financially and accommodate any dependents that they have without using public funds.
- Applicant must be 18 years or over 18 years old
- The applicant has no intention of marrying or entering into a civil partnership whilst in the UK
You can come to the UK on an Entertainer Visa if you are;
- An entertainer
- From outside the EEA or Switzerland
- Meet all relevant eligibility requirements
You must show that you are coming to the UK;
- To take part in a performance either individually or in a group
- Taking part in a music competition
- To perform at a major permit-free listed festival
- To be part of the technical support staff of the person with the Entertainer Visa
- As a professional part of the entourage i.e stage manager
- As an Internationally famous person taking part in a free broadcast or performance
What you can do on an Entertainer Visa
a) You are not allowed to receive payment for any other work excluding performing at a permit-free listed festival.
b) If you wish to come to the UK for a paid performance then you will have to apply for a Tier 5 temporary work visa.
Visit Visas should be applied 3 months before intended travel and a decision on your application should be made within 3 weeks, you can check the guide processing times here.
The Visa is valid for up to 6 months or up to 1 year if you are on an academic visitor visa. You can extend your visa for a maximum of 1,2, 5 or 10 years as long as each stay does not exceed 6 months.
Those traveling on this visa can bring family members, but they must apply on a child visitor visa or a general visit visa.