i'd like to invite my friends, who are also a great band, to my wedding in the uk. they require visas to enter the country, but i'm confused what category should they apply for. i found something called entertainor visitor and was wondering if it is the right type of visa for this situation.
i would appreciate a lot any info and advice on thisEntertainer Visitors
Requirements for leave to enter as an Entertainer Visitor
46S The requirements to be met by a person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom as an Entertainer Visitor are that he:
(i) is genuinely seeking entry as an Entertainer Visitor for a limited period as stated by him, not exceeding six months and
(ii) meets the requirements of paragraphs 41(ii)-(viii) and (x)-(xii) and
(iii) intends to do one or more of the following during his visit:
a. to take part as a professional entertainer in one or more music competitions; and/or
b. to fulfil one or more specific engagements as either an individual Amateur entertainer or as an Amateur group; and/or
c. to take part, as an Amateur or professional entertainer, in a cultural event (or one or more of such events) that appears in the list of events to which this provision applies that is published in guidance issued by the United Kingdom Border Agency; and/or
d. serve as a member of the technical or personal staff, or of the production team, of an entertainer coming for one or more of the purposes listed in (a), (b), or (c).
many thanks!