United Kingdom Visas & Immigration
Explore 9 visa and residency pathways for United Kingdom, with requirements, costs, and processing times.
Family / Spouse Visa
A partner who is a British citizen or settled person, a genuine relationship, and the minimum income requirement (£29,000) plus suitable accommodation and English language ability.
Global Talent Visa
Endorsement as a leader or potential leader in academia, research, arts and culture, or digital technology by an approved endorsing body (or a qualifying prize/fellowship).
Graduate Route
Completed an eligible UK degree or qualification with a sponsoring institution while on a Student visa. Allows 2 years of work (3 for PhD) without sponsorship; cannot be extended.
Health and Care Worker Visa
A job offer in an eligible health or social care role from a licensed sponsor (such as the NHS), a Certificate of Sponsorship, the required salary, and English language ability.
High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
An eligible degree (awarded in the last five years) from a university on the UK's Global Universities List, English at B1, and maintenance funds. No job offer or sponsor required; valid for two years (three with a PhD).
Innovator Founder Visa
An innovative, viable and scalable business idea endorsed by an approved UK endorsing body, plus English at B2 and maintenance funds. No fixed minimum investment since the 2023 reform.
Scale-up Worker Visa
A high-skilled job offer from an authorised UK scale-up business at a salary of at least £34,600 (or the going rate), English at B1, and sponsorship for the first six months. After six months you can work without an ongoing sponsor.
Skilled Worker Visa
A job offer from a UK employer with a sponsor licence, a Certificate of Sponsorship, a role at the required skill level (RQF 3 or above), a salary at or above the general threshold of £41,700 a year or the going rate for the occupation (whichever is higher), and English language ability at B1.
Student Visa
A confirmed place on a course with a licensed student sponsor (CAS), proof of funds for fees and living costs, and English language ability appropriate to the course.
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