2009 European Canoe Slalom Championships
Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, Great Britain 28th - 31st May 2009
VISITING THE UK FOR SPORT VISA INFORMATION
Teams from the European Economic Area (EEA)
do not need a visa in order to enter or remain in the UK.
However, Teams from countries termed as visa nationals will need a Sports Visa
and will need to apply for this before they travel.
Sports Visitor VisaYou will be able to apply for a Sports Visitor Visa if you are invited by an event organiser in the UK to take part in a one-off sports event or a series of sports events as a competitor. Coaches, officials, event volunteer or support staff accompanying the sportsperson would also qualify. If you are an athlete coming to train in the UK you may also apply for this type of visa, provided you are not going to stay in the UK for longer than six months.
If you are under 18 and applying for a sports visitor visa, you will also need written consent to travel from your parent or guardian in your home country and you will need to show that you have proper travel, reception and care arrangements in place for your stay in the UK. If you apply as an “Accompanied Child”, you must travel withthe adult named on the visa; if you apply as an “Unaccompanied Child”, you may travel alone or with any adult. More>
Further details can be found in the UK Border Agency website:
To find out if you require a Sports Visa to attend the
2009 European Canoe Slalom Championships
Please check out the UK Border Agency – Visa Service website:
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