Work Visa

United Kingdom has implemented a points-based immigration system, which includes various work visa categories. The specific work visa you might apply for depends on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and the type of work you intend to undertake in the UK.

The main work visa categories under the points-based system are:

• The Skilled Worker Visa is for individuals who have a job offer from a UK employer and meet certain eligibility criteria. To qualify, applicants need to score points based on factors such as their job offer, English language proficiency, salary level, and whether the job is in a shortage occupation.

• The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Visa is for employees of multinational companies who are being transferred to a UK branch. There are two subcategories: Long-Term Staff and Graduate Trainee.

• The Health and Care Worker Visa is for individuals working in eligible health and social care roles. It is designed to facilitate the recruitment of skilled workers in these sectors.

• The Global Talent Visa is for individuals who have been recognized as leaders or potential leaders in the fields of science, engineering, humanities, medicine, digital technology, and arts and culture.

• This visa category is for individuals coming to the UK to work as ministers of religion, missionaries, or members of religious orders.

• The Sportsperson Visa is for elite athletes and coaches who are internationally recognized at the highest level of their sport.

• There are various temporary work visas for specific purposes, such as the Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) visas, which include subcategories like the Youth Mobility Scheme, Religious Workers, and Government Authorized Exchange.