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Temporary work visa for unpaid work with UK charities. Maximum 12 months. Requires certificate of sponsorship from licensed charity.

Temporary work visa for creative industry professionals (actors, dancers, musicians, film crew). Maximum 12 months, replaced old T5 Creative visa.

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.

Long-term family visa for partners and spouses of UK citizens or settled persons. Leads to permanent residency after 5 years.

Visa for world leaders and potential leaders in specific fields (academia, research, arts, digital technology). Some prestigious awards exempt from endorsement requirement.

Temporary visa for work experience, training, research, and fellowship under government-authorised exchange schemes.

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.

Specialized work visa for qualified healthcare and adult social care professionals. Lower salary threshold of £31,300 with exemption from healthcare surcharge.

Visa for recent graduates from prestigious universities globally. No sponsorship or job offer required. Fast-track to work and career development.

Visa for entrepreneurs founding innovative, scalable businesses in the UK. Requires endorsement from approved body. Routes to permanent residency.

Temporary visa for workers under international agreements including diplomatic staff, government workers, and international organisation employees.

Visa for elite athletes and qualified sports coaches internationally established in their sport. Requires governing body endorsement. Path to settlement.

Short-term visitor visa for those planning to marry or register a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arrival.

Work visa for ordained ministers and religious leaders with key roles in faith organisations. Longer-term than Religious Worker visa, path to settlement.

Temporary work visa for religious workers supporting faith activities. Maximum 24 months. Replaced old T5 Religious Worker visa.

Visa for representatives of overseas newspapers, news agencies, broadcasting organisations, or businesses establishing first UK branch.

Work visa for employees of fast-growing UK businesses (scale-ups). Requires 20% average annual growth and minimum 10 employees.

Temporary visa for seasonal agricultural work in horticulture and poultry production sectors. Requires approved sponsor.

Visa for senior managers or specialist employees working at a UK branch of an overseas company. Replaced Intra-Company Transfer 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.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism, visiting friends and family, or business visits. Allows stays of up to 6 months in the UK.

Visa for international students undertaking degree or qualification courses in the UK. Valid for duration of studies plus extra time.

Visa for senior managers or specialist employees setting up a UK branch of an overseas business. Part of Global Business Mobility route.

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.