The Creative Worker visa will usually be granted for a maximum of up to 12 months, or the time stated on the applicant’s Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), plus up to 28 days, whichever is shorter.
If a non-visa national intends to work in the UK for 3 months or less, they can come under the route of Creative Worker visa concession. An individual can enter the UK under this route if they have a valid CoS from an approved sponsor for the Creative Worker route; however, they must still meet the visa eligibility requirements.
Appendix Creative Worker Codes of Practice covers the following:
The sponsor must follow the relevant Code of Practice. Specified evidence, as outlined in the relevant part of Appendix Creative Worker Codes of Practice, must also be retained as proof of eligibility.
If the sponsor claims to have followed the relevant code of practice, but is later found to not have done so, the Home Office will revoke your sponsor license.
Where there is no code of practice, both of the following requirements must be met:
Some examples of occupation codes that may be eligible for the Creative Worker route could include the following:
Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list.
The sponsor must explain on the CoS how the worker will be making a unique contribution to the creative sector in the UK. The sponsor must also retain any relevant evidence to show this. Examples include, but are not limited to, where the worker:
Alternatively, the sponsor can apply the principles set out in Appendix Creative Worker Codes of Practice to sectors for which there is no code of practice and retain any relevant evidence.
To be eligible for this visa, the applicant must have a job offer from a licensed sponsor in the UK for a qualifying role within the creative industries and will need to meet all of the following:
A key aspect of making a Creative Worker visa application is proving that the UK-based role qualifies under the visa requirements. Your employer must demonstrate that:
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We understand the significance that these applications have on the lives of our clients and will ensure that every avenue is covered to give them the best chance of success.
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