[ visa services ]

Cleared to shoot.

Bringing cast or crew into the UK? We coordinate the visa side of your production: the right route, the documents and the timings. We join it up with travel, stay and insurance, so everyone lands ready to work.

Send us your traveller list →

[ routes we coordinate ]

The right route for each person.

Which route fits depends on who pays the traveller, what they do on set and their nationality. We check it person by person.

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Location shoots

Visitor route

For crew employed and paid by an overseas company, filming on location for an overseas production. Some nationalities need a visitor visa. Others need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before they travel.

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UK productions

Creative Worker

For cast and crew working on a UK production, sponsored with a Certificate of Sponsorship. Some nationalities also need a visa.

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Longer or specialist

Other routes

Long projects and specialist roles can need a different route. We make sure each person gets the right advice.

NoteRules change and every case is different. Immigration advice is given by authorised immigration advisers we work with, and visa decisions are made by UK Visas and Immigration.

[ what we handle ]

Paperwork, joined up.

Traveller checklistSorted by Holly Water

A tick means we handle it for you.

  • Route check for every travellerWith an authorised adviser
  • Document checklistsOne per person
  • Application supportForms, appointments, tracking
  • Production lettersShoot, dates and roles
  • Health insuranceWith the visa or on its own
  • Stay and transportAround approved dates
  • Legal supportIf a visa problem comes up
  • One timelineVisas planned against shoot dates

ready to fly.

[ how it works ]

Four steps to landing.

Start as soon as your dates are pencilled in. Applications take time, and shoot dates rarely move.

Boarding pass

Cast & crew

FromYour listToOn set
  1. 01

    Send the list

    Names, nationalities, roles and shoot dates for everyone travelling.

  2. 02

    Routes mapped

    The right route confirmed for each person, with a checklist to match.

  3. 03

    Applications in

    Documents gathered, letters issued, applications submitted and tracked.

  4. 04

    Arrive and shoot

    Insurance, stay and transport in place when your team lands.

[ visa questions ]

Asked most often.

Straight answers about visas for your shoot.

Holly Watervisa desk

YouCan you guarantee a visa?

Holly WaterNo one can. Decisions are made by UK Visas and Immigration. We make sure every application is complete, correct and in on time.

YouCan you help crews from any country?

Holly WaterYes. Requirements change with nationality and role, so we look at each traveller on their own.

YouDo you book hotels and transport too?

Holly WaterYes. Stay, transport and health insurance are planned around the same dates as the visas.

YouWhat if a visa problem comes up during the shoot?

Holly WaterWe arrange legal support through qualified professionals and keep your production informed at every step.

Crew flying in? send us the list.

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