Work Visas
Guidance on skilled employment, sponsored work and professional immigration routes
Skilled Worker Visa UK
Primary work visa route for skilled employees offered jobs by UK sponsoring employers with shortage occupation status.
→Scale-up Worker Visa UK
Fast-track visa for international talent joining high-growth UK technology and growth companies.
→Health and Care Worker Visa
Specialist visa route with reduced fees and streamlined requirements for health and social care professionals.
→T2 Minister of Religion Visa
Visa category for religious professionals and ministers joining UK religious institutions.
→Global Talent Visa UK
Route for internationally-recognised leaders and emerging talent in science, research, technology and arts.
→UK Ancestry Visa
Immigration route for Commonwealth citizens with British ancestry seeking to work and settle in the UK.
→Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
Support for entrepreneurs establishing or investing in UK businesses (legacy category guidance).
→Sole Representative of an Overseas Business Visa UK
Visa for representatives of overseas companies establishing their first UK branch or subsidiary.
→UK Expansion Worker Visa
Route under Global Business Mobility for employees transferring to UK operations.
→BNO Visa UK
Specialist visa category for British National (Overseas) passport holders and family members.
→International Sportsperson Visa UK
Visa route for internationally-recognised sportspeople and coaches.
→Turkish Businessperson Visa UK
Treaty-based visa route for Turkish nationals establishing UK businesses.
→Turkish ECAA Worker Visa UK
Turkey-EU customs union worker visa for Turkish nationals employed by Turkish companies.
→Graduate Visa UK
Post-study work visa for international graduates of UK educational institutions.
→Senior or Specialist Worker Visa UK
Global Business Mobility route for senior managers and specialists with significant expertise.
→Youth Mobility Scheme Visa UK
Young people (18-35) from eligible countries seeking working holiday experience in the UK.
→T5 Temporary Worker Visas
Short-term work visas for government-authorized exchange and charity workers.
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