• will need to satisfy the Visitor (permitted paid engagement) route requirements
• must come to the UK to carry out an activity directly relating to profession as a creative professional
• must be invited by a creative organisation in the UK – before travel to the UK
• when travelling the UK, carry evidence of profession and formal invitation

• will need to satisfy the requirements for the Creative Worker (concession) route
• must be sponsored by an organisation approved by the Home Office
• must satisfy a financial requirement
• when travelling the UK, must see an Immigration Officer (not use an eGate) to present Certificate of Sponsorship and evidence of satisfying financial requirement

• will need to satisfy the Visitor route requirements
• must limit activities to those permitted under the Visitor route such as giving performances, taking part in competitions or making personal appearances

But can be paid for performances at a Permit Free Festival, as approved by the Home Office, and where Visitor is an artist, entertainer or musician

• will need to satisfy the requirements for the Creative Worker route
• must be sponsored by a sponsor approved by the Home Office
• must satisfy a financial requirement