01
Tourist & Visitor Visa
For holidays, visiting family and friends, short business trips or short courses, usually up to six months.
- Travel plan and purpose of visit
- Proof of funds and ties to home
- Invitation letters and accommodation
Visa route 03
Work in the UK with a job offer from an approved employer. We explain which route fits your role and help you meet the sponsorship, salary and English requirements.
- Usual stay
- Up to 5 years, can be extended
- When to apply
- Up to 3 months before your start date
- Typical decision
- About 3 weeks
- First call
- Free, 15 minutes
Overview
What the work visa is for.
Most work visas fall under the UK points-based system. The main route is the Skilled Worker visa, which needs a job offer from an employer approved by the Home Office and a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for the role.
The Health and Care Worker visa is a version of the Skilled Worker route for eligible roles in the NHS and adult social care. Other routes include Global Talent, Graduate and Temporary Worker visas. We help you understand which one applies.
Your rights
What you can and cannot do.
You can
- Work in the job your sponsor has offered you
- Bring eligible family members on most routes
- Take on limited additional work in some cases
- Apply for settlement after qualifying years on some routes
You cannot
- Claim public funds (benefits)
- Change to a new job without updating your sponsorship
- Work for an employer that is not your sponsor (with limited exceptions)
Eligibility
Who can apply.
- 01A job offer from a Home Office approved sponsor
- 02A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for the role
- 03A role on the list of eligible occupations
- 04A salary at or above the required minimum
- 05English language at level B1 or above
Documents
Your document checklist.
Tick each document as you gather it. Your progress is saved on this device. This is a general list; we create a personalised one for your circumstances.
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More work routes
Other ways to work in the UK.
Not every work route needs a sponsored job offer. Depending on your background, one of these may suit you better.
Health and Care Worker
For doctors, nurses and other eligible healthcare professionals, with lower fees and no health surcharge.
Learn more →Global Talent
For leaders and potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture and digital technology. No job offer needed.
High Potential Individual
For recent graduates of eligible top global universities to work in the UK without a sponsor.
UK Ancestry
For Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the UK, allowing them to live and work here.
Youth Mobility Scheme
For young people from participating countries to live and work in the UK for a set period.
Graduate
For people who have completed an eligible UK degree and want to stay and work afterwards.
UK Expansion Worker
For senior staff sent by an overseas business to set up its first UK branch.
Temporary Worker
For short-term creative, sporting, charity, religious and government exchange roles.
BN(O) visa
For British National (Overseas) status holders from Hong Kong and their families.
How we help
Support from first question to decision.
01
Identify the right work route for your job offer
02
Check your CoS details and occupation code
03
Explain salary and English requirements
04
Prepare documents for you and your dependants
05
Help you complete the online application
06
Book appointments and explain next steps
1
Tell us your plans
Book a free first call. Tell us why you want to come to the UK, your timeline and your circumstances.
2
Choose your route
We explain the right visa route, the requirements and our fee in writing, with a personalised document checklist.
3
Prepare & submit
We help you gather and review your documents and complete the application accurately.
4
Appointment & follow-up
We help you book your appointment, prepare for the day and understand progress until you receive a decision.
FAQ
Work visa questions.
Cannot find your answer? Email replies@myimmigration.uk or message us on WhatsApp.
Can you find me a job or a sponsor?
No. We do not provide recruitment services. Once you have a job offer, we help you understand the visa requirements and prepare your application.
Can my partner and children come with me?
On most work routes, yes. Each family member makes their own dependant application, and we can prepare these alongside yours.
What if I change employer?
You usually need to make a new application with a new Certificate of Sponsorship before starting the new job.
Other routes
Explore other visa routes.
Not quite the right fit? Compare the other ways to come to the UK.
02
Student Visa
For studying at a licensed UK university or college once you hold an offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
- CAS, offer and course details
- Maintenance funds and bank statements
- English language and TB test evidence
04
Family & Spouse Visa
For joining a partner, spouse, parent or child who is British, settled in the UK or holds a qualifying visa.
- Evidence of a genuine relationship
- Financial and accommodation requirements
- Dependant applications for children
Contact us
Talk to us about your work visa.
Tell us about your plans and we will get back to you within one business day.
- Call or text+44 7882 503373
- WhatsApp+44 7798 958198
- Emailreplies@myimmigration.uk
- HoursMonday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30
