2024 Creative Worker Visa Requirements

A Creative Worker is someone who works in the creative industries, such as a musician, actor, entertainer, model or a dancer. 

To be eligible the Creative Worker must:

• Make a unique contribution to the UK labour market
• Be sponsored by an employer operating in the creative sector holding a sponsor licence
• Be paid the minimum salary set by Equity, Pact or Bectu unless exempt
• Have enough money to support themselves in the UK, usually this is £1270 unless exempt

A Creative Worker can come to the UK for a maximum of 12 months or the time given in the certificate of sponsorship plus 28 days, whichever is shorter. In some circumstances this can be extended. This is not a route to settlement but switching into an alternative route is permitted. 

A Creative Worker can be accompanied by their dependent partner and children.

The Creative Worker will be permitted to study and do a second job. 

The Creative Worker will not be permitted to claim public funds or start their own business. 

BHD’s Private Immigration Departments in London & Croydon have specialist experience in assisting creative worker applicants and their entourage. For further advice and assistance to navigate the rules, contact BHD’s Private Immigration Department to find out more about the services and competitive rates on offer.