Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Amend visa restrictions on under 14s from working as sportspersons
Closed
83 signatures
What the petition asks
Many visas prevent the holder from playing as a sportsperson, which includes anyone providing services as a sportsperson, or playing or coaching in any capacity, at a professional or semi-professional level of sport (whether paid or unpaid).
This prevents children from taking part in sport and reducing competitiveness. We like the clause to be changed so that under 14s can play sport at any level or academy, provided it is unpaid. This would open up more opportunities to children in families who have come to the UK.
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
83
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
25 Jul 2022
Closed
8 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.