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Isle of Man Tier 5 Temporary Worker - International Agreement

27 facts quoted from the official source

Sponsored temporary-work route for work covered by an international agreement, including diplomatic and international-organisation staff and qualifying contractual service suppliers or independent professionals.

Route type
Work
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
14
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

14 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Certificate Of Sponsorship RequiredHolds a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Certificate of Sponsorship.
  • International Agreement Work Requireda worker covered by international agreements such as diplomatic staff.
  • Points Appendix A MinAn applicant applying for entry clearance or leave enter or remain as a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Migrant must score 30 points for attributes.
  • Points Appendix C MinThe applicant must have a minimum of 10 points under paragraphs 8 to 9 of Appendix C.
  • Sponsor Licence Category Availablea worker covered by international agreements such as diplomatic staff.
  • Work Limited To Sponsored RoleNo employment except 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.
  • Contractual Service Supplier Experience Years MinWhere the applicant is a Contractual Service Supplier, he possesses 3 years' professional experience in the sector concerned, except where the specified service exceptions apply.
  • Contractual Service Supplier Prior Employment Years MinWhere the applicant is a Contractual Service Supplier, he has been employed by the service supplier for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the date of application.
  • Contractual Supplier Or Independent Professional Stream AvailableWhere the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service entry shows that the Certificate of Sponsorship has been issued in the International Agreement subcategory and the applicant is applying for entry clearance or leave to enter or remain for the purpose of work as a Contractual Service Supplier, or Independent Professional.
  • Degree Or Equivalent Qualification RequiredThe applicant possesses a university degree or a technical qualification demonstrating knowledge of an equivalent level.
  • Independent Professional Experience Years MinWhere the applicant is an Independent Professional, he possesses at least six years professional experience in the sector concerned.
  • Overseas Government Or International Organisation Stream AvailableWhere the Certificate of Sponsorship Checking Service reference records that the migrant is being sponsored in the international agreement subcategory of the Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Migrant route as an overseas government employee, employee of an international organisation.
  • Private Servant In Diplomatic Household Stream AvailableThe applicant must have spent a continuous period of 5 years lawfully in the Isle of Man with leave in the international agreement sub-category of Tier 5 and working as a private servant in a diplomatic household.
  • Services Contract Months MaxThe sponsor has, through an open tendering procedure or other procedure which guarantees the bona fide character of the contract, awarded a services contract for a period not exceeding 12 months to the applicant's employer.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThis route is for certain types of temporary worker whose entry helps to satisfy cultural, charitable, religious or international objectives, including volunteering and job shadowing.
  • Family members coveredBring family members with you.
  • Official source basisThis route is for certain types of temporary worker whose entry helps to satisfy cultural, charitable, religious or international objectives, including volunteering and job shadowing.
  • Public Funds AllowedNo recourse to public funds.
  • Report summaryThis route is for certain types of temporary worker whose entry helps to satisfy cultural, charitable, religious or international objectives, including volunteering and job shadowing.
  • Work and study rightsStudy subject to the condition set out in Appendix ATAS of these Rules.
  • Afghan Entry Clearance Applications AcceptedA person must not be applying for entry clearance as Temporary Worker as a national or citizen of Afghanistan.
  • Contractual Supplier Or Independent Professional Rolling Period MonthsFor a cumulative period exceeding 6 months in any 12 month period.
  • Settlement Available Only For Private Servant In Diplomatic HouseholdThe applicant must have spent a continuous period of 5 years lawfully in the Isle of Man with leave in the international agreement sub-category of Tier 5 and working as a private servant in a diplomatic household.
  • Settlement Residence Years MinThe applicant must have spent a continuous period of 5 years lawfully in the Isle of Man with leave in the international agreement sub-category of Tier 5 and working as a private servant in a diplomatic household.
  • Supplementary Employment For Contractual Supplier Or Independent Professional AllowedSupplementary employment except in the case of a migrant sponsored in the international agreement sub-category to work as a Contractual Service Supplier, or Independent Professional.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Family members coveredBring family members with you.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Engagement Or Initial Validity Months MaxEntry clearance will be granted for the period of engagement or 2 years, whichever is the shorter.
  • Contractual Supplier Or Independent Professional Validity Months MaxEntry clearance will be granted for the period of engagement or 6 months, whichever is the shorter.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Isle of Man?
The official source states: Sponsored temporary-work route for work covered by an international agreement, including diplomatic and international-organisation staff and qualifying contractual service suppliers or independent professionals.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.im page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 27 points against the official source; 27 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.imLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Isle of Man government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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