To enter the UK for a creative visit it is likely you will need to seek permission to enter the UK border in some way. Information about visas can be overwhelming, and at times confusing, and there are many options available to you, depending on different factors such as, but not limited to, your nationality, what kind of work you are planning to do whilst in the UK, the amount of time you will spend here, and whether you will be paid for that work.
Below are several resources to help you understand the entry routes available to you.
The Arts Infopoint UK Visa Guide is a comprehensive tool that will guide you through the different visas and their requirements. Throughout our Visa Guide, we signpost to relevant links on the UK Government website so that you can find more information on the outlined entry routes.
There are also additional useful resources and tools on the UK Government website that are not included in the Visa Guide – these are listed below under ‘UK Government Guidance on Visas’.
In our ‘Introduction to artist mobility from the EU to the UK’ webinar immigration specialists Latitude Law summarise the different visa options for creative visits to the UK. There is a focus on what has changed for EU nationals however the information is useful to all international artists.