Types of Work Visas for the UK
- Skilled Worker Visa**
- UK Start-Up Visa**
- UK Graduate Work Visa**
- UK Domestic Worker Visa**
- High Potential Individual Visa**
- International Sportsperson Visa**
- Minister of Religion Visa**
- Youth Mobility Scheme**
- Global Business Mobility Worker Visas**
- Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
- Expansion Worker Visa
- Secondment Worker Visa
- Service Supplier Visa
- Graduate Trainee Visa
- Temporary Worker Visas**
- Creative Worker Visa
- Seasonal Worker Visa
- International Agreement Worker Visa
- Charity Worker Visa
- Government Authorized Exchange Visa
UK Skilled Worker Visa:
The Skilled Worker visa allows you to work for an eligible UK employer. To qualify, you must:
- Have a confirmed job offer from a Home Office-approved UK employer.
- Obtain a certificate of sponsorship from your employer.
- Have a job listed in the eligible occupations.
- Meet the minimum salary requirement for the role.
- Have an English language proficiency of at least B1
UK Start-Up Visa
The Start-Up visa is for entrepreneurs looking to start a new business in the UK. Requirements include:
- Being 18 years old or older.
- Having your business endorsed by an approved UK endorsing body.
- Demonstrating English proficiency at level B2.
- Holding at least £945 in your bank account for 90 consecutive days before applying.
- Holding valid UK leave under Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur, Tier 2, Tier 4 (General), or as a visitor with allowed activities as a potential entrepreneur.
UK Graduate Work Visa
The Graduate Work visa allows you to work and develop your career in the UK for up to two years after completing a course. To be eligible:
- You must be in the UK on a student visa.
- Have completed a UK bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, or other eligible courses lasting at least 12 months.
- Your university or college must confirm to the Home Office that you have successfully finished the course.
UK Domestic Worker Visa
The Domestic Worker visa lets you work in a private household in the UK, performing roles such as nanny, chauffeur, or cleaner. Eligibility criteria include:
- Being 19 years of age or older.
- Living outside the UK.
- Being a domestic worker in a private household.
- Having worked for the same employer for at least 12 months.
- Planning to leave the UK after six months.
- Not needing public funds.
High Potential Individual Visa
This visa is for graduates from top global universities to work in the UK for up to two years without a job offer. To qualify:
- You must have a qualification from an eligible university within the last five years.
- Be 18 or older.
- Have at least a B1 level of English.
- Have sufficient funds to support yourself in the UK.
- Not have been granted permission under the Student Doctorate Extension Scheme or as a high-potential individual previously.
International Sportsperson Visa
This visa allows elite coaches or sportspeople to work in the UK to advance their sport. Requirements include:
- Being a qualified coach or elite sportsperson recognized by your sport's governing body.
- Having your application endorsed by the governing body of your sport.
- Working to develop your sport at a high level in the UK.
- Obtaining a certificate of sponsorship.
- Demonstrating English proficiency and financial means.
- Providing your travel history for the last five years.
- Taking a tuberculosis test if from a listed country.
Minister of Religion Visa
The Minister of Religion visa is for individuals working as ministers or religious missionaries in the UK. To be eligible:
- Be 18 years or older.
- Obtain a certificate of sponsorship from a UK sponsor.
- Prove English language proficiency.
- Show you have sufficient funds to support yourself in the UK.
- Provide your travel history for the last five years.
- Take a tuberculosis test if from a listed country.
Global Business Mobility Worker Visas
These visas are for overseas businesses with various purposes, including establishing a UK branch or transferring staff:
- Senior or Specialist Worker Visa**: For senior managers or specialists temporarily transferring to a UK branch of their employer.
- Expansion Worker Visa**: For establishing a UK branch of your overseas business.
- Secondment Worker Visa**: For transferring employees to the UK for temporary business reasons.
- Service Supplier Visa**: For temporary work under a contract to supply services covered by international trade agreements.
- Graduate Trainee Visa**: For working in the UK as part of a graduate training program for specialist or managerial roles.