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A Guide to Overseas Players Visa etc |
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Written by Alan Bundy
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Thursday, 03 February 2011 20:18 |
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Posted below is a matrix issued by the UK Border Agency, which sets out the types of visas overseas visitors need to enter the UK. The type of visa and what the individual can do and not do in relation to playing cricket, coaching, attending coaching courses, and receiving payment. This will be of particular relevance to clubs thinking about engaging overseas players this season.
Visas are only obtainable from the country of origin and clubs are requested to ensure all UK entry credentials are strictly in order before entering into any arrangement for the 2012 season.
Visa Type Marked 1, 2, 3 & 4 appear to encompass the requirements of the SEPCL. A coaching qualification and CRB check or equivalent is still mandatory in accordance with Clause 4.4 – 4.4.2 of the SEPCL Rules & Regulations.
Clubs are reminded, as per SEPCL Administrative Rule 4, Clause 4.1.1 NO PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE TO ANY PLAYER, OVERSEAS OR OTHERWISE, FOR PLAYING IN THE SEPCL.
It is understood that heavy fines can be imposed by UK Border Agency and HMRC should irregularities occur with the playing and/or payment of overseas players.
"Clubs requiring further information should contact the UK Border Agency, not SEPL officials."
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Visa Type |
Type of Visa |
Play |
Coach |
Attend Coaching Course/Study |
Paid |
| 1 |
Sports Visitor Visa (SVV. Shown as "C-Visit-Sportsperson on visa) |
Given to people wishing to enter the UK for a of 6 months to participate in a one off series of sporting events |
Yes |
Informal only, which is incidental to playing cricket (must be qualified) |
No |
No payment allowed (can be provided accom and air fare paid for - nothing else) |
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Youth Mobility Sceme (YMS) |
Given to young people as a one off from Australia & New Zealand wishing to enter and experience life in the UK |
Yes |
Informal only, which is incidental to playing cricket (must be qualified) |
No |
No payment allowed (can be provided accom and air fare paid for - nothing else) |
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Tier 4 |
Given to young people wishing to come to the UK and undertake long term study such as University students |
Yes |
No |
Only for the course they were given the visa for |
No |
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General Visitor Visa (shown as "C-Visit" on visa) |
Given to people wishing to enter the UK as a holidaymaker to visit family |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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Student Visitor Visa (shown as "C-Visit-Student" on visa |
Given to young people wishing to undertake short term study (less than 9 months), such as attending a UKCC2 coaching |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Business Visitor Visa (shown as "C-Visit-Business" on visa) |
See UKBA website for detailed information |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| 3 |
British & EU Passport Holders |
NA |
Yes |
Yes (Must be qualified) |
Yes |
Yes |
| 4 |
Ancestral Visa |
Given to those who can demonstrate an ancestral link in the UK |
Yes |
Yes (Must be qualified) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Last Updated on Friday, 13 January 2012 16:25 |
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