United Kingdom•EuropeHealth and Care Worker visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
284 GBP
Stay Duration
Up to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Specialized work visa for qualified healthcare and adult social care professionals. Lower salary threshold of £31,300 with exemption from healthcare surcharge.
The Health and Care Worker visa is designed to attract healthcare and social care professionals to the UK. It offers faster processing, lower salary requirements, and exemption from the healthcare surcharge.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
23,200 GBP
per year
Minimum Savings
1,270 GBP
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Professional
Required Skills
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Professional qualifications
Medical or nursing credentials
Certificate of Sponsorship reference
From employer
Sponsor Documents
Job offer letter
From healthcare or care employer
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Advantages
- Lower salary threshold (£31,300)
- No healthcare surcharge
- Fast-track processing (3 weeks)
- Path to permanent residency
- Can bring dependents
Considerations
- Limited to healthcare and care professions
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Smaller salary advantage over Skilled Worker
Application Process
Secure job offer
Get job offer from NHS or care provider
Obtain certificate of sponsorship
Employer provides CoS reference
Apply online
Submit visa application
Prove identity
Provide biometric information
Provide documents
Submit professional qualifications and documents
Pay fees
Pay reduced visa fee (no healthcare surcharge)
Await decision
Wait for visa decision
Application Forms
Health and Care Worker visa application
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