Health and Care Worker Visa
Visa Overview
The Health and Care Worker Visa is for eligible healthcare and social care professionals who have a job offer from a UK-approved sponsor. It allows qualified professionals to live and work in the UK in eligible roles.
Processing Time
Usually around 3 weeks after applying from outside the UK, once the required steps are completed.
Application Fees
Reduced visa fees apply to eligible Health and Care Worker applicants.
PR Pathway
Potential route to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years, subject to meeting the settlement requirements.
Visa Validity
Up to
5 years
Key Benefits
- Live and work legally in the United Kingdom
- Work for an approved UK employer
- Benefit from reduced visa fees
- Usually exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge
- Include eligible family members, where permitted
- Build a potential pathway toward permanent settlement
- Develop your healthcare or social care career in the UK
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Health and Care Worker Visa, applicants generally need to:
- Have an eligible healthcare or social care occupation
- Have a confirmed job offer from a UK-approved sponsor
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Meet the applicable salary requirements
- Meet the required English language level
- Have the relevant qualifications, registration or professional experience where required
- Meet applicable immigration, health and character requirements
General Requirements
- Valid passport and identity documents
- Certificate of Sponsorship
- Job and employment details
- Relevant qualifications and professional registration, where applicable
- Proof of English language ability
- Police certificate, where required
- Any required medical documentation
- Payment of applicable visa fees
Important Note: Eligibility, eligible occupations, salary requirements, fees and immigration rules can change. Sakhi Migration recommends a personalised assessment before applying.
Application Process
01
Initial Assessment
Sakhi Migration reviews your profession, qualifications, experience and eligibility.
02
Job & Documentation
Prepare your employment, qualification, registration and supporting documents.
03
Certificate of Sponsorship
Your UK-approved employer provides the required Certificate of Sponsorship.
04
Visa Application
Submit your Health and Care Worker Visa application with the required documents.
05
Processing & Decision
UK Visas and Immigration assesses your application and issues a decision.
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