What are the UK Long-term work visas?
The UK Long-term work visas are those which are valid for a duration of two to five years and can also be extended from within the UK.
They have greater eligibility requirements since they grant the applicant a longer period of leave in the UK, subsequently with the opportunity to seek Permanent Residence i.e. Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK.
Following are the UK Long-term work visas:
UK Skilled Worker visa
- Applicants with an offer of a qualified skilled job in the UK from a Home Office-approved sponsor, are eligible for the UK Skilled Worker visa (except British and Irish citizens).
- This visa is a route to Settlement in the UK.
- The applicant can also be joined by children (under 18 years) and a partner (married/unmarried/same-sex) in the UK.
- The applicant must be hired to perform a specific job that complies with a certain skill and wage standards in order to get a UK Skilled Worker visa.
UK Health and Care Worker visa
- The UK Health and Care Worker visa is for applicants who are overseas medical professionals, seeking work opportunities in the UK.
- These overseas workers can apply to stay in the UK and take up an eligible job with the National Health Service (NHS) UK, or an NHS supplier or in adult social care.
- The applicant can bring a partner and children (under 18 years) to the UK as their ‘dependents’.
- This visa is a route to Settlement in the UK.
UK International Sportsperson visa
- The applicant must be an elite sportsperson or a qualified co