United Kingdom
UK work visas
The UK work category covers the routes for coming to the UK to work. Most UK work visas are sponsored — you need a job offer from an employer who holds a licence to sponsor workers, and the role must meet the skill and salary requirements for the route. This section groups the UK’s work routes, starting with the Skilled Worker visa, and links to the official gov.uk guidance so you can confirm what applies to you.
- WORKJOB OFFERSPONSOREDSkilled Worker visaPopularFor 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.View visa details
- WORKHEALTH & CARESPONSOREDHealth and Care Worker visaFor 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.View visa details
- BUSINESSTOP TALENTENDORSEDGlobal Talent visaFor 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.View visa details
- WORKOVERSEAS BUSINESSESTRANSFERSGlobal Business MobilityA 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.View visa details
- WORKTEMPORARYVARIOUS ROLESTemporary Worker visasA 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.View visa details
- WORKSEASONALHORTICULTURESeasonal Worker visaFor 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.View visa details
- WORKJOB OFFERSPONSOREDCreative Worker visaFor 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.View visa details
- WORKYOUNG PEOPLEPARTICIPATING COUNTRIESYouth Mobility SchemeFor 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.View visa details