Tag Archives: Entry Clearance

eGates at UK Airports, and how they affect Tier 5 entertainers and sportspeople coming into the UK on a CoS

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Jacey Bedford

London’s Heathrow and Gatwick Airports have a new entry system at Arrivals (Passport Control) – electronic gates (eGates), unmanned, to speed up the arrivals queue for nationals from EU countries and from seven additional countries arriving into the UK. I’m … Continue reading →

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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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My Tier Five Sponsorship Licence and the Salisbury Poisoner.

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jacey Bedford

In late 2008 the applying for, and the issuing of work permits for non-EU foreign nationals wishing to work in the UK in the entertainment industry changed forever. Up until that point the application had to be made on paper … Continue reading →

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