Tag Archives: certificates of sponsorship

Ireland is Different. Notes for non EU performers entering the UK via the Irish Republic.

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Jacey Bedford

You might be aware that (as of 2018) there were problems for non EU performers trying to enter the UK via the Irish Republic on a Certificate of Sponsorship. Yes? No? Can’t remember? Go and read here, I’ll wait. Just … Continue reading →

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Little known UK legislation from 1972 is causing problems for non-EU performers coming to the UK via Dublin, Ireland.

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Jacey Bedford

Steve Richard from T&S Immigration Services Ltd alerted me to a worrying new turn of events for non-visa national performers routing their UK entry via Ireland (Irish Republic, that is.) There’s an outdated piece of immigration legislation – The Control … Continue reading →

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Tier 5 Certificates of Sponsorship – How long is a Piece of String?

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Jacey Bedford

As you know if you subscribe to this blog, one of my functions is as a Home Office licenced sponsor for Tier 5 Certificates of Sponsorship for entertainers and sportspeople. One of my regular customers (an agent who arranges visas … Continue reading →

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UK Certificates of Sponsorship: Fast-Track Processing Charge

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

As you already know if you follow this blog, I process Tier 5 UK Certificates of Sponsorship (the equivalent of electronic work permits) for performers coming to sing, play dance or act in the UK from outside the EU. (I … Continue reading →

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Notes to Artists

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

To all artists: With sometimes ten or more artists a week knocking on my door, you can bet that I only take on the best… and then only VERY rarely. I won’t say my books are closed (I’ve tried saying … Continue reading →

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Jacey’s Music Business Help Files

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Jacey Bedford

It’s not because I know it all – (blimey, I wish I did!) – it’s because I didn’t know anywhere near as much as I do now when I started in this business and I figure if people understand a … Continue reading →

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