Can I switch to a Sportsperson visa?

You may be eligible to switch to the Tier 2 (Sportsperson) category if you have been in the UK and granted leave as one of the following, subject to exclusions:

• Tier 1 Migrant
• Tier 2 Migrant
• A representative of an Overseas Company
• Tier 5 (Temporary worker)
• Tier 4 Migrant, or the partner of a Tier 4 Migrant

For more details on switching immigration category from within the UK, read our guide here.