UK Immigration Law has a lot of rules and regulations, and it can be difficult for non-lawyers to get through it. Health and Care Work visas are no exception to this. There are a lot of hoops to jump through and a lot of information to absorb. So we have written this post on how to apply for a health and care worker visa.
General Eligibility
The Health and Care Worker Visa is a UK visa for individuals who work in the health and social care sector. The visa is valid for four years and allows the holder to live and work in the UK. To be eligible for the visa, applicants must have a job offer from a UK employer in the health or social care sector and meet the English language requirements.
Cost of the Health and Care Worker Visa
A Health and Care Worker visa costs £232 for a visa that lasts up to six months. If you want a visa that lasts up to two years, the cost is £464, and if you need a visa that lasts for five years, the cost is £928. You will also need to pay the healthcare surcharge for your visa application.
Why Should You Have Enough Money Before Applying?
Why is the English Language Test Important?
What Are the Necessary Documents?
Knowing the documents to submit is essential when applying for a health and care worker visa.
- First, a valid passport or another travel document
- A recent passport-style photograph
- Evidence of your English language proficiency
- A letter from your employer confirming your job offer and details of your employment
- Proof that you have been offered a job in the UK, such as a contract of employment
- A letter from your professional body confirming your registration and qualification
- Evidence of your qualifications and registration with a professional body
- A criminal record certificate from your home country
- Lastly, proof of your English language proficiency, such as a TOEFL or IELTS test certificate
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our article about applying for a health and care worker visa. With this knowledge, we know that applying for this visa type will be easy. Good luck.
