The UK Health and Care Worker visa is for medical professionals who want to work in the UK’s health and social care sector. This visa allows qualified doctors, nurses, health care assistants.
Documents Required
To apply for the UK Health and Care Worker visa, you must prepare the following documents:
- A valid passport
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Proof of your job offer
- Proof of your English language skills
- Criminal record certificate
- Tuberculosis (TB) test results
- Evidence of qualifications
- Proof of relationship
Visa Validity
The Health and Care Worker visa is usually granted for up to 5 years.
Processing Time
- You can apply for the visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This start date is written on your Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Benefits of the Health and Care Worker Visa
- Lower visa fees
- No Immigration Health Surcharge
- Fast-track processing
- Pathway to permanent residency
Eligible Jobs
You can apply if you are working in one of these roles:
- Nurse
- Doctor
- Paramedic
- Care worker or home carer
- Senior care worker
- Health professional (e.g., radiographer, physiotherapist)
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