Tier 5 Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange

(e) where the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service entry shows that the Certificate of Sponsorship has been issued in the Government Authorised Exchange subcategory, if the entry confirms that the work, volunteering or job shadowing the applicant is being sponsored to do:

(ii) does not fill a vacancy in the workforce, (iii) is skilled to Regulated Qualifications Framework level 3

You need to have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the Isle of Man to work. Your work, training or research in the Isle of Man must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation. Your sponsor can be any of the following: An organisation running an approved exchange scheme A higher education institution (if you are a sponsored researcher, visiting academic or examiner) A government department or agency

(i) meets the requirements of the individual exchange scheme, as set out in Appendix N. Evidence must be provided to demonstrate the overarching sponsor body has approved the work experience or training programme in the Isle of Man,

(e) where the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service entry shows that the Certificate of Sponsorship has been issued in the Government Authorised Exchange subcategory, if the entry confirms that the work, volunteering or job shadowing the applicant is being sponsored to do: (i) meets the requirements of the individual exchange scheme, as set out in Appendix N. Evidence must be provided to demonstrate the overarching sponsor body has approved the work experience or training programme in the Isle of Man, (ii) does not fill a vacancy in the workforce, (iii) is skilled to Regulated Qualifications Framework level 3, as stated in the codes of practice in Appendix J, unless the applicant is being sponsored under an individual exchange scheme set up as Immigration Rules in effect from 24 July 2026 Appendix A part of the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme, (iv) conforms with all relevant Isle of Man legislation, such as the Minimum Wage Act 2001 (of Tynwald)

(f) Leave to enter and entry clearance will be granted subject to the following conditions: Immigration Rules in effect from 24 July 2026 Part 6A (i) no recourse to public funds, (ii) [Omitted], (iii) no employment except: (1) unless paragraph (2) applies, working for the person who for the time being is the Sponsor in the employment that the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service records that the migrant is being sponsored to do for that Sponsor, (2) in the case of a migrant whom the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service records as being sponsored in the Government Authorised Exchange subcategory of Tier 5 (Temporary Workers), the work, volunteering or job shadowing authorised by the Sponsor and that the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service records that the migrant is being sponsored to do, (3) supplementary employment except in the case of a migrant whom the Certificate of Sponsorship records as being sponsored in the international agreement sub-category, to work as a Contractual service Supplier, or Independent Professional, and (4) in the case of a migrant whom the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service records as being sponsored in the creative and sporting subcategory of Tier 5 (Temporary Workers), employment as a sportsperson for his national team while his national team is in the UK, playing in British University and College Sport (BUCS) competitions and Temporary Engagement as a Sports Broadcaster. (iv) Not Used (v) study subject to the condition set out in Appendix ATAS of these Rules where the applicant is 18 years of age or over at the time their leave is granted, or will be aged 18 before their period of limited leave expires.

Under Part 6A of these Rules, “supplementary employment” means other employment in a job which appears on the Shortage Occupation List in Appendix K, or in the same profession and at the same professional level as that which the migrant is being sponsored to do provided that: (a) the migrant remains working for the Sponsor in the employment that the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service records that the migrant is being sponsored to do, (b) the other employment does not exceed 20 hours per week and takes place outside of the hours when the migrant is contracted to work for the Sponsor in the employment the migrant is being sponsored to do.

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This change will not apply to those that already hold a relevant visa and are applying to further their leave to remain. This route is for certain types of temporary workers whose entry helps to satisfy cultural, charitable, religious or international objectives, including volunteering and job shadowing. Temporary Workers – Creative and Sporting A creative worker is someone who works in the creative industry, for example an actor, dancer, musician or film crew member. You must apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Creative and sporting) visa if: You’ve been offered work in the UK as a sports person or creative worker You meet the other eligibility requirements Temporary Workers– Charity workers You can apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Charity Worker) visa if: You want to do unpaid voluntary work for a charity You meet the other eligibility requirements You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed employer before you can apply to come to the UK to work The work you do in the UK must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation Temporary Workers – Religious Workers You can apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Religious Worker) visa if: You want to do religious work, such as preaching or working in a religious order You meet the other eligibility requirements You must have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the UK to work The work you do in the UK must relate to your sponsor organisation’s work Sponsorship You need to have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the Isle of Man to work. Your work, training or research in the Isle of Man must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation. Your sponsor can be any of the following: An organisation running an approved exchange scheme A higher education institution (if you are a sponsored researcher, visiting academic or examiner) A government department or agency How long you can stay You can stay in the Isle of Man for up to 12 or 24 months (depending on the scheme you’re applying for) or the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus 28 days, whichever is shorter. You can enter the Isle of Man up to 14 days before the start date of your job. Migrants under this visa do not qualify for settlement (ILR). What you can and can’t do You can: Study (for some courses you’ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate) Work in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship Do a second job for up to 20 hours per week Do a job on the Tier 2 shortage occupation list for up to 20 hours per week as well as your main job Apply to change (‘switch’) into a Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa if you’re in the government authorised exchange scheme for sponsored researchers Bring family members with you You can’t: Take a permanent job Get public funds Apply You make an application for entry clearance to the Isle of Man at UK Visas and Immigration. Current sponsor licence holders can be viewed online. Social Media Hub Site Map Switch to Mobile © 2026 Crown Copyright| OGL All content is available under theOpen Government Licence,except where otherwise stated

You can stay in the Isle of Man for up to 12 or 24 months (depending on the scheme you’re applying for) or the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus 28 days, whichever is shorter. You can enter the Isle of Man up to 14 days before the start date of your job.

Apply to change (‘switch’) into a Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa if you’re in the government authorised exchange scheme for sponsored researchers

(a) “Relevant Points Based System Migrant” means a migrant granted leave as a Tier 1 Migrant, or a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Migrant with leave in one of the following subcategories: (i) Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Creative and Sporting (ii) Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Charity Worker (iii) Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Government Authorised Exchange