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Isle of Man Tier 5 Temporary Worker - Sporting

17 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary sponsored route for a sportsperson offered qualifying work.

Route type
Sports
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Licensed Sponsor RequiredYou need to have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the Isle of Man to work.
  • Points Appendix A MinThe applicant must have a minimum of 30 points under paragraphs 105 to 112 of Appendix A.
  • Points Appendix C MinThe applicant must have a minimum of 10 points under paragraphs 8 to 9 of Appendix C.
  • SponsorshipYou need to have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed sponsor before you can apply to come to the Isle of Man to work.
  • Sporting contract or engagementYou've been offered work in the UK as a sports person or creative worker.
  • Work Related To Sponsor RequiredYour work, training or research in the Isle of Man must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsBring family members with you.
  • Eligibility summaryYou've been offered work in the UK as a sports person or creative worker.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathMigrants under this visa do not qualify for settlement (ILR).
  • Official source basisYou've been offered work in the UK as a sports person or creative worker.
  • Permanent Job AllowedTake a permanent job.
  • Public Funds AllowedGet public funds.
  • Report summaryYou've been offered work in the UK as a sports person or creative worker.
  • Work rightsDo a second job for up to 20 hours per week.
  • How and where to applyFrom 26 March 2026 applications for entry clearance to the Isle of Man as a Tier 5 Temporary Worker will no longer be accepted from nationals of Afghanistan.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Dependent-family rightsBring family members with you.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingYou can stay in the Isle of Man for up to 12 or 24 months (depending on the scheme you're applying for).
  • Maximum stay in daysOr the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus 28 days, whichever is shorter.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Isle of Man?
The official source states: Temporary sponsored route for a sportsperson offered qualifying work.
02What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Migrants under this visa do not qualify for settlement (ILR).

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

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 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.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

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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