Work visas

For people coming to or staying in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer who sponsors them, this route is the main long-term skilled work visa.

For qualified people coming to work in an eligible health or social care role with an approved UK employer, this route supports staff joining the health and care sector.

For recognised or promising leaders in academia, research, arts, culture and digital technology, this route lets talented individuals work in the UK after being endorsed by an approved body.

A group of routes for overseas businesses transferring workers to the UK, covering staff sent on assignment, expansion teams and other temporary business moves within a company.

A set of short-term routes for charity, religious, creative and government-authorised work in the UK, aimed at people coming for temporary roles rather than long-term employment.

For people coming to the UK for seasonal work in horticulture and poultry, this temporary route covers time-limited roles such as picking, packing and production during busy periods.

For creative workers with a job offer from a licensed sponsor, this temporary route covers performers, artists, entertainers and their support teams coming to work in the UK.

For young people from participating countries to live and work in the UK for a limited period, this route offers a temporary chance to experience life and employment here.

No, you cannot switch from a Visitor Visa to another visa. The Visitor Visa is intended for temporary visits to the UK.

As a non-UK citizen, you can obtain a direct work permit to work in the UK as long as you meet certain requirements for a UK Work Visa

While some work visas allow extensions, others demand that you leave the UK. It's crucial to abide by the visa restrictions to avoid problems

A UK Skilled Worker Visa is valid for up to 5 years, you are able to extend a UK Skilled Worker up to that limit.

You must determine your eligibility, identify a sponsor, apply for your permission, and await a decision before receiving a UK work permit.

Discover how to apply for a UK work permit without a job offer, exploring various visa options & requirements for temporary workers.

The average time to get a Skilled Worker Visa is roughly 2-3 months from start to finish.

Obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa depends on various factors, such as your nationality and the type of work you will be doing when in the UK

The cost of getting a UK work permit depends on various factors, such as the type of visa you apply for and your specific circumstances.

In order to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa must meet the eligibility requirements, have a job offer from a sponsor and meet the minimum 70 points needed in the UK's Points Based System.

Getting a Work Visa for the United Kingdom can be a complex and challenging process. Find out about the UK Work Visa requirements.

Find out what you can do with a UK Standard Visitor Visa. Learn about permitted and non permitted activities in the UK.

Ensure your UK Visitor Visa application is complete with our UK Standard Visitor Visa Sponsorship Letter Guide (2026) and tips.

Non-UK citizens are permitted to work in the United Kingdom for a specific employer with a UK Work Visa. Latest advice in 2023.

If you are rejected for a Skilled Worker Visa, you will receive a letter from the UK Visas and Immigration explaining the reasons for the refusal.

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is an electronic document that confirms that a UK employer has a sponsorship licence and is willing to sponsor a foreign worker to come to the UK to work for them.

A UK Work Visa is a Visa which allows you to live and work in the UK. There are several different types of UK Work Visas.

The reason for the uniform expiration date is the Home Office's transition to a digital immigration system.