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Golf: Sports Competitors

Asked by Graham LeadbitterScottish National PartyDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 56716

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the current travel arrangements are for British professional golfers travelling to Europe.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Travel requirements can differ for British golfers and other professional sportspeople across Europe. For instance, as UK nationals, British golfers are able to travel visa-free to the Schengen Area for short-term visits (up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period) to compete in events.

Professional golfers undertaking paid work in any country they are visiting should check the entry requirements and rules for that country, in case they need to apply for a visa, work permit, or provide other documentation.

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