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Eligibility Criteria
Job Offer: Applicants must have a job offer from a UK-based employer in the creative arts sector. The job offer must be for a skilled role that meets the minimum salary requirements set by the UK government.
Sponsorship: Applicants must be sponsored by their prospective employer, who must hold a valid sponsor license issued by the UK Home Office.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language, either by passing an approved English language test or by having an academic qualification taught in English.
Maintenance Funds: Applicants must show that they have enough money to support themselves in the UK without relying on public funds.
Qualifications and Experience: Applicants must meet the specific qualifications and experience requirements for their chosen creative arts profession.
Application Process
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The application process for the UK Creative Worker Visa is as follows:
Job Offer: Secure a job offer from a UK-based employer in the creative arts sector.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): Your prospective employer will need to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on your behalf. The CoS is a unique reference number that confirms your job offer and sponsorship.
Apply Online: Once you have the CoS, you can apply for the UK Creative Worker Visa online through the UK government’s official visa application website.
Biometric Appointment: Schedule a biometric appointment at a visa application center to provide your fingerprints and a photograph.
Supporting Documents: Submit the required supporting documents, including your passport, CoS, proof of English language proficiency, and evidence of maintenance funds.
Decision: Wait for a decision on your visa application. If approved, you will receive a visa vignette in your passport, which will allow you to travel to the UK.
Arrival in the UK: Once you arrive in the UK, you must collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) from a designated collection point within 10 days.
Key Considerations
Before applying for the UK Creative Worker Visa, there are several key considerations to keep in mind:
Visa Fees: There is a fee associated with the UK Creative Worker Visa application, which varies depending on your circumstances. You may also be required to pay a healthcare surcharge as part of your application
Length of Stay: The UK Creative Worker Visa allows you to stay in the UK for up to two years. If you wish to extend your stay, you will need to apply for an extension before your current visa expires.
Work Restrictions: While on the UK Creative Worker Visa, you are only permitted to work in the job and for the employer specified in your CoS. You cannot switch jobs without applying for a new visa.
Dependents: If you have dependents, such as a spouse or children, who wish to join you in the UK, they will need to apply for a separate visa as your dependents.
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): After five years of continuous residence in the UK on the UK Creative Worker Visa, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which grants you permanent residence in the UK