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United Kingdom
Region: Europe
United KingdomCharity Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Temporary work visa for unpaid work with UK charities. Maximum 12 months. Requires certificate of sponsorship from licensed charity.
United KingdomCreative Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Temporary work visa for creative industry professionals (actors, dancers, musicians, film crew). Maximum 12 months, replaced old T5 Creative visa.
United KingdomElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Digital travel authorisation for visa-free nationals visiting the UK for tourism or short stays of up to 6 months. Required for citizens of 85+ eligible countries.
United KingdomFamily visa - Partner/Spouse
Long-term family visa for partners and spouses of UK citizens or settled persons. Leads to permanent residency after 5 years.
United KingdomGlobal Talent visa
Visa for world leaders and potential leaders in specific fields (academia, research, arts, digital technology). Some prestigious awards exempt from endorsement requirement.
United KingdomGovernment Authorised Exchange visa (Temporary Work)
Temporary visa for work experience, training, research, and fellowship under government-authorised exchange schemes.
United KingdomGraduate visa
Post-study work visa for graduates of UK universities. Allows 18 months or 3 years (for PhD) to work and look for employment. No sponsorship required.
United KingdomHealth and Care Worker visa
Specialized work visa for qualified healthcare and adult social care professionals. Lower salary threshold of £31,300 with exemption from healthcare surcharge.
United KingdomHigh Potential Individual (HPI) visa
Visa for recent graduates from prestigious universities globally. No sponsorship or job offer required. Fast-track to work and career development.
United KingdomInnovator Founder visa
Visa for entrepreneurs founding innovative, scalable businesses in the UK. Requires endorsement from approved body. Routes to permanent residency.
United KingdomInternational Agreement visa (Temporary Work)
Temporary visa for workers under international agreements including diplomatic staff, government workers, and international organisation employees.
United KingdomInternational Sportsperson visa
Visa for elite athletes and qualified sports coaches internationally established in their sport. Requires governing body endorsement. Path to settlement.
United KingdomMarriage Visitor visa
Short-term visitor visa for those planning to marry or register a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arrival.
United KingdomMinister of Religion visa (T2)
Work visa for ordained ministers and religious leaders with key roles in faith organisations. Longer-term than Religious Worker visa, path to settlement.
United KingdomReligious Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Temporary work visa for religious workers supporting faith activities. Maximum 24 months. Replaced old T5 Religious Worker visa.
United KingdomRepresentative of an Overseas Business visa
Visa for representatives of overseas newspapers, news agencies, broadcasting organisations, or businesses establishing first UK branch.
United KingdomScale-up Worker visa
Work visa for employees of fast-growing UK businesses (scale-ups). Requires 20% average annual growth and minimum 10 employees.
United KingdomSeasonal Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Temporary visa for seasonal agricultural work in horticulture and poultry production sectors. Requires approved sponsor.
United KingdomSenior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)
Visa for senior managers or specialist employees working at a UK branch of an overseas company. Replaced Intra-Company Transfer visa.
United KingdomSkilled Worker visa
Primary work visa for skilled employment in the UK. Requires a job offer from a licensed sponsor and minimum salary of £41,700 per year. Can lead to permanent residency.
United KingdomStandard Visitor visa
Short-term visitor visa for tourism, visiting friends and family, or business visits. Allows stays of up to 6 months in the UK.
United KingdomStudent visa
Visa for international students undertaking degree or qualification courses in the UK. Valid for duration of studies plus extra time.
United KingdomUK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)
Visa for senior managers or specialist employees setting up a UK branch of an overseas business. Part of Global Business Mobility route.
United KingdomYouth Mobility Scheme visa
Working holiday visa for young adults (18-30/35) from eligible countries. Allows 2 years work and travel in the UK with extension possible for some countries.