• up to 12 months in order to temporarily work/perform as a sportsperson, entertainer, creative artist or charity worker (consisting of voluntary work) or;
• up to 24 months as a religious worker, as part of a government authorised exchange, or under an international agreement ( including private servants in diplomatic households).

Applicants will require entry clearance prior to coming to the UK in one of the above categories (except for non-visa nationals arriving in the creative or sporting category in which case they can enter and remain for up to three months).

Switching

Applicants under the Tier 5 category are unable to switch into other categories under the points based system. Similarly, applicants from other Tier based schemes are not entitled to switch into the Tier 5 category or into sub-categories of Tier 5 (except sports/entertainer visitors who can switch into the creative and sporting category).

Family members of temporary workers

Family members of Tier 5 Temporary workers can join the main applicant provided maintenance requirements are met.

Our services

At Ergen & Sharif, our lawyers can advise you as to how to the following:

·         How to apply for entry clearance under Tier 5

·         The procedure and documents required

·         The procedure involved for family members/dependants

·         The preparation of an administrative review of any negative decision

For further information or assistance please contact us on 0207 569 3035 or alternatively email us at info@ergensharif.co.uk .