Updated the guidance in line with changes to the Immigration Rules. The full list of changes is in the "Changes from last version of this guidance" section.
14 December 2022
The validity period for the visa issued to overseas customers has increased from 30 days to 90 days.
9 November 2022
Version 8.0 of guidance added. Includes updates to references to police registration in line with cross cutting changes to the Immigration Rules.
6 April 2022
Updated guidance to reflect the changes to the Immigration Rules for this category.
6 October 2021
Changes from last version of this guidance:
those that hold an accepted prestigious prize cannot have had their award suspended as well as withdrawn;
Arts Council England evidential letters can showcase their work as an individual as well as a member of a group and must be from arts and culture organisations;
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) applicant evidential differences;
specified that time frames work in calendar days;
additional endorsement review information for caseworker.
5 May 2021
Guidance updated to include details of new fast track option for those holding an accepted prestigious prize. Also, amendments to the section covering entry at port to mirror similar sections in other route guidance.
15 January 2021
Simplified stage 2 application form guidance in key facts, updated Isle of Man guidance, redirected hyperlinks to appropriate government guidance and removed broken links.