- Be a qualified doctor, nurse, healthcare professional, or adult social care worker.
- Be employed in a role that is deemed eligible for this visa.
- Be employed by a UK employer that is approved by the Home Office.
- Have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer detailing the position you’ve been offered in the UK.
- Be paid a minimum salary that meets the requirement for the role.
- Up to 3 years: £304 per applicant
- More than 3 years: £590 per applicant
- Work in your eligible healthcare job.
- Undertake additional work in certain circumstances.
- Take part in voluntary work.
- Study during your stay.
- Bring your eligible dependants to the UK.
- Apply for indefinite leave to remain after 5 years of continuous stay.
- Access most public benefits or the State Pension.
- Change your employer or job role without updating your visa.
- Your profession must be a listed occupation in the UK’s occupation codes for healthcare jobs.
- Your employer must be an approved sponsor registered with the Home Office.
- You must meet the salary and working hours requirements set by the UK government.
- Your certificate of sponsorship reference number.
- Proof of your English language skills.
- Your passport or other identification document.
- Your job title and salary information.
- Full and professional assessment of your case
- Advice on whether you should consider a different immigration programme or category
- Strong and weak points of your application
- Advice on correct list of documents
- Advice on evidence required
- Instructing your sponsor, relative, employer or college (if required)
- Completion of all visa immigration forms & appendix
- Final check of your documents before submission to the British Embassy/Home Office
- Drafting representations and cover letters to the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post
- Creating a professionally looking paginated visa application bundle
- All translations of the relevant documents
- Booking of your appointments at VFS India
- Represent your application to the Home Office inside/outside UK British Diplomatic Post
- Correspondence with the Home Office/British Diplomatic Post as and when required
- Keeping you updated by email, phone or msg about correspondence in your application
- On-going visa application support till your application has been decided by UKVI
- Any further in-country/out-of-country immigration assistance
UK Health And Care Worker Visa
Introduction to Health & Care Worker Visa
A Health and Care Worker visa enables qualified medical professionals to come to or remain in the UK to work in an approved job role within the NHS, an NHS supplier, or adult social care settings.
Eligibility Criteria
Your Job
To be eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa, you must meet the following criteria:
If you are working as a care worker or senior care worker in England, your employer must be registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Knowledge of English
You must demonstrate a sufficient command of the English language. This will usually involve passing an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) or meeting other requirements. If your English qualification is from outside the UK, it will need to be verified through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC).
If You’re Not Eligible for a Health and Care Worker Visa
If you do not meet the criteria for this visa, you may qualify for another work visa to the UK.
Duration of Stay
Your visa can be valid for up to 5 years, after which you will need to apply for an extension if you wish to continue staying in the UK. You may be eligible for indefinite leave to remain (settlement) after 5 years, subject to meeting the requirements.
How to Apply
The application must be made online. The process differs depending on whether you are applying from outside or within the UK. You will also need to provide your identity details and submit the necessary documents.
Processing Time
After submitting your application, you will usually receive a decision within 3 weeks. You may opt for expedited processing for an additional fee.
Cost of Application
The application fee is determined by the duration of your stay:
You will also need to show you have at least £1,270 in savings for your support upon arrival in the UK.
What You Can and Cannot Do
Permitted Activities
With a Health and Care Worker visa, you are allowed to:
Restrictions
While holding a Health and Care Worker visa, you cannot:
Job Eligibility
To qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa, your job must meet the following conditions:
For care workers and senior care workers, your employer must be registered with the Care Quality Commission if you are working in England.
Salary Requirements
For most roles, you must be paid a salary of at least £25,000 annually. If the standard rate for your job is higher, you will need to meet that higher rate. Certain roles may have different salary requirements, particularly in healthcare and care sectors.
Lower Salary Thresholds
If you are a recent graduate or under 26, or have a relevant PhD in a STEM subject, your salary can be 70% or 80% of the usual rate, provided it meets the minimum required by the UK government.
English Language Requirements
Proficiency in English is necessary to apply for this visa. You can prove your English skills by passing an approved language test or by providing evidence of academic qualifications taught in English. If you are a healthcare professional, some qualifications may already meet the English language requirement.
Financial Requirements
To apply, you must demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself when you arrive in the UK. This typically means showing at least £1,270 in personal savings for a period of 28 days before applying.
Documents Required for Application
When applying for the Health and Care Worker visa, you will need to provide:
Application Process
The application must be completed online, and you will need to prove your identity and provide all required documents. If applying from outside the UK, you may need to attend a visa application centre.
Additional Information
If your job requires a criminal record certificate, you must provide it as part of your application, especially if you are applying from outside the UK.
How We Can Help You With UK Visa Application
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