Creative Visit Visa

The Creative Visit Visa is designed for amateur and professional artists, entertainers, musicians, and their personal and technical staff who wish to visit the UK to engage in permitted unpaid creative activities for up to 6 months.

This visa falls under the Standard Visitor route, allowing stays of up to 6 months but does not lead to settlement in the UK. Each visitor must apply separately, even when traveling as part of a group.

Requirements for a Creative Visit Visa

To qualify for a Creative Visit Visa, you must satisfy UK Visas & Immigration that:

• You are a visa national (non-visa nationals can typically seek entry upon arrival at the UK border).

• You genuinely intend to visit the UK for purposes permitted by the visitor routes.

• You will not engage in any prohibited activities.

• You have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs for your visit (including travel, maintenance, and accommodation) without working or accessing public funds.

• You will leave the UK at the end of your visit.

• You will not reside in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits or make the UK your main home.

• Your application does not fall under the general grounds for refusal.

• You have obtained an Electronic Travel Authorisation, if required.

The specific requirements may vary depending on your circumstances. Consulting an immigration lawyer for expert advice is recommended.