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 Super League – Tier 4
• Father’s passport
• Mother’s passport
• Proof of residence (recent utility bill)
• Employment contract of parent(s) OR letter from employer confirming start date and currently employed
• Work permit for parents (if outside EU)
Article 19.2a) NLS Steps 5-6 - Grassroots
• Limited Minor Exemption Form signed by the player’s parents or guardian.
Article 19.2c)
• 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 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