Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
What documents you must send
This page explains the documents you should send with your application to the sportsperson category (Tier 2 Sportsperson) of the points-based system to work in the UK.
If you do not give us all the documents we need when you apply and send your application form, we may refuse your application because you have not sent enough documents, and your fee will not be refunded.
You do not need to send any evidence of sponsorship as your sponsorship is confirmed in your certificate of sponsorship, and you must give your reference number when you apply.
Sending original documents
You must send the original documents, not copies.
Translated documents
If a document is not in English or Welsh, you must send us the original with a full translation that can be independently verified by us. This translation must include details of the translator's credentials, and confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document. It must also be dated and include the original signature of the translator.
How we return your documents
If you are inside the UK, your documents will be returned to you by post to the address you gave on your application.
If a representative is applying on your behalf, your documents will be returned to him or her.
Your documents will be returned using recorded delivery. If you want your documents to be returned by special delivery, you should provide a prepaid special delivery envelope.
You can also arrange for your documents to be collected by courier at your own cost. If you would like to arrange a courier, put a courier request in writing by fax to 0114 207 6555.
If you are outside the UK, your documents will be returned in the same way you sent them to us. For example, if you took them to a visa application centre, the visa application centre will return them to you.
Application forms
Tier 2 policy guidance
- Tier 2 policy guidance PDF 699KB opens in a new window