Entering the UK: You must have a full valid passport for entering the United Kingdom and it should be valid for the whole of your stay.
 

Check your passport before travelling and find out when it expires, make sure.

• it was issued within the previous 10 years.
• is valid for at least three months after the date you plan to leave the EU country you are visiting - read on for UK government advice on this

VISAS - FOR PLAYERS ENTERING THE UK FROM EUROPE

You can enter the UK on a visitor’s visa via UK borders using a valid passport which should be for the whole time you are in the UK.

We will in 2024 supply all non-UK residents with a travel letter from the DRA/PDPA to aid travel to the UK.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can continue to use the automatic ePassport gates to passthrough the border on arrival. For all UK arrival information CLICK HERE

VISAS – FOR PLAYERS ENTERING EUROPE FROM UK 

You do not need a visa for short trips to the EU or countries in the Schengen area if both of the following apply:

- You are staying for 90 days or less in a 180-day period.
- You’re visiting as a tourist or for certain other reasons.

For further information CLICK HERE

i.e. For British citizens, the limit for short stays (as a tourist or for business) in the Schengen Area (which includes most EU countries) is 90 days within a 180 day period This means your total time spent in the Schengen zone cannot exceed 90 days in a 180-day timeframe, regardless of how many individual trips you make. 

Key points about the 90/180-day rule:

• Rolling period: The 180-day period is a rolling one; it isn't a fixed calendar year. You must always look back 180 days from the current date to see how many days you've spent in the Schengen area.
• What counts: This rule applies to visits to countries in the Schengen Area, such as France, Spain, and Germany, as well as some non-EU countries like Switzerland.
• For longer stays: If you plan to stay in a Schengen country for longer than 90 days in a 180-day period, you will need to apply for a national visa or long-stay visa before your trip.

Tips for frequent travellers:

• Use a calculator: The European Commission's Short-Stay Calculator can help you keep track of your visits and ensure you don't exceed the 90-day limit.
• Check travel advice: For the most current and specific information for your destination, always check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice.

The DRA can assist all players from outside of the United Kingdom/EU to obtain a sportsman's visa. If you wish to be considered for such a visa, contact the DRA and they will help you through the process. [email protected]

The International Sportsperson route is for elite sportspeople who:

• are internationally established and whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level in the UK.
• who will base themselves in the UK.
• will be filling a post that cannot be filled by a suitable British citizen or person who has a right to enter or stay in the UK without restriction.

The DRA hold a sponsor’s licence from UK Borders to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship and can obtain a Migrant Endorsement Certificates that are required as part of the Sportsperson Visa application process.

Eligibility for International Sportspersons Visa you need to fulfil following criteria:

• finished in the top 64 of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Order of Merit in the preceding two seasons: or
• won a PDC Tour Card through Q-School; or
• won a PDC Tour Card through finishing first or second on the PDC Challenge Tour.
• The DRA will obtain a letter from the PDPA confirming full PDPA membership and a letter from the PDC confirming entry on to the ProTour. The Player will need to provide a copy of their passport.
   

Visa costs £249. The DRA pay this amount and will then invoice you.

• The Governing Body Endorsement Criteria can be found CLICK HERE
• You can find information on International Sportsperson Visa application process CLICK HERE
• You can find the online application form for the Visa CLICK HERE