The Home Office points-based immigration system for International Sportsperson visa requires a governing body endorsement for both the sponsor licence and the individual migrant visa applications.
If a Netball Super League club is wishing to contract sponsor an overseas player or eligible job role that requires an International Sportsperson visa, then they will need to apply for a governing body sponsorship endorsement before applying to the Home office for a Sponsorship licence.
Once the club have a sponsorship licence, the club will then need to apply for an individual migrant governing body visa endorsements for any import players or any of the eligible job roles that require the International Sportsperson visa before the individual can submit a visa application to the Home Office.
Step 1 – Read the Guidance
- Governing Body Endorsement full guidance on the eligibility criteria here.
- Additional Guidance on Foreign Player Eligibility at different levels of the game can be found here.
Step 2
Complete the relevant applications forms and your application will be reviewed against the relevant eligibility criteria and successful applications will receive the endorsement letter within 10 working days.
We have moved to online application forms to help simplify the application process. Click on the links below to download the relevant application form:
Sponsor Licence Endorsement Application form for Netball Super League Clubs including clubs licenced to fulfil the delivery of the EN Pathway including U23 Competition
If your club already has a valid England Netball Sponsor Licence Governing Body Endorsement, and you require an individual migrant governing body endorsement please complete application form 2 to request an endorsement.