Adult Applications
• Photo ID (Passport/Driving License)
Minor Applications
All applications will require copies of the following documents:
• Birth certificate of the player
• Passport of the player
The following documents will also be required depending on the exception the application falls
under:
Article 19.2a) NLS Steps 1-4 / Women's National League Tiers 3 & 4
• Mother’s and father's passport
• Proof of residence (recent utility bill - within last 3 months)
• Employment contract of parent(s) OR letter from employer confirming start date and currently employed
• Work permit for parents (if outside UK)
Article 19.2a) NLS Steps 5-6, and all Grassroots Clubs
• Limited Minor Exemption Form (LME*) signed by the player’s parents or guardian - this will be generated automatically and sent to the parent who has been detailed in the application. The parent can then consent online to this minor application.
Article 19.2c) NLS Steps 1-4 / Women's National League Tiers 3 & 4
• Proof of player’s home address and the applicant Club’s ground (distances will be checked via Google
Maps)
• Proof of residence of player
Article 19.2c) NLS Steps 5-6, and all Grassroots Clubs
• Limited Minor Exemption Form (*LME) signed by the player’s parents or guardian - this will be generated automatically and sent to the parent who has been detailed in the application. The parent can then consent online to this minor application.
Article 19 par. 3 and 4)
“5 Year Rule”
• Proof of residence of player:
- Official letter from school(s) confirming player has been in continuous education for five or more years OR
evidence of proof of residence on arrival into England and evidence of proof of residence at present time
Refugee/Asylum Seeker Applications
Adult:
• Front and back of player’s residence permit card
Minor: The player is moving for humanitarian reasons accompanied by their parents
• Proof of identity & nationality – Player
• Proof of identity & nationality - Player's parents
• Proof of birth date - Player
• Proof of refugee status – player’s parents
• Proof of residence - Player's parents
Minor: The player is moving for humanitarian reasons without their parents
• Proof of identity & nationality – Player
• Proof of identity & nationality - Player's parents
• Proof of birth date - Player
• Proof of custody
• Authorisation of custody holder
• Parental situation
Exchange Student Applications
• Proof of identity & nationality – Player
• Proof of identity & nationality - Player's parents
• Proof of birth date – Player
• Documentation of exchange programme
• Registration form for exchange programme
• Confirmation of player’s return
• Documentation of academic education
• Confirmation of player’s participation from academic institute in home country
• Documentation of accommodation
• Status of new club and duration of registration
• Authorisation of host parents
• Parental authorisation
* FIFA have permitted us to amend the process applicable to grassroots clubs (any club at step 5 of NLS and below or any club at Tier 3 of the Women’s pyramid and below). As a result, we have a reduced version of the required documentation which relies on completion of the club and the player’s parents/guardians, this streamlines the process for clubs and declares the below requirements are met. The FA still hold the right to request the full documentation and will be sought after where deemed appropriate. FIFA are vigilant when a player moves to a higher club (or a club with legal, financial or de facto links to such club) and are seeking evidence of compliance of Article 19, anything which suggests this isn’t fulfilled, we reserve the right to seek further documentation.
Data Protection
The personal data provided in a minor/ITC application is processed by The FA, solely for the purpose of determining whether the player's registration meets the conditions laid out under FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), more so Article 19. The personal data you provide will not be processed for any other purpose. For further information on your/your child's data protection rights, our lawful basis for processing data and contact details for our Data Protection Officer, please see The FA's Participant Privacy Policy and Children's Privacy Policy.