United Kingdom visas
39 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- Child Student visaFor children aged 4 to 17 coming to study at a UK independent school. Replaced the Tier 4 (Child) student visa.GBP 558 · 3–8 weeks
- Short-term study visa (English language)For adults coming to the UK to take an English language course lasting between 6 and 11 months at an accredited institution.GBP 228 (Short-term study visa) · 3 weeks
- Student visaFor people aged 16 or over coming to study at a UK licensed student sponsor (university or college). Replaced the Tier 4 (General) student visa.GBP 558 · 3–8 weeks
Work
- Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work)Do unpaid voluntary work for a charity in the UK for up to 12 months, with a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed charity sponsor.GBP 340 · 3–8 weeks
- Creative Worker visa (Temporary Work)Temporary Work visa for people in the creative sector (e.g. performers, artists, entertainers) with a sponsored engagement in the UK.GBP 340 · Up to 3 weeks
- Frontier Worker permitPermit for EU, EEA or Swiss citizens who work in the UK but live mainly elsewhere, retaining rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.Free (application fee - free)
- Global Talent visaFor leaders or potential leaders in academia or research, arts and culture, or digital technology. Allows you to work in the UK without needing a sponsoring...GBP 766 · 3–8 weeks
- Government Authorised Exchange visa (Temporary Work)Temporary Work visa for work experience, training, research or a fellowship through an approved government-authorised exchange scheme.GBP 340 · Up to 3 weeks
- Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility)Global Business Mobility visa for a graduate on a structured training programme transferring to a UK branch of their overseas employer.GBP 340 (standard) · Up to 3 weeks
- Graduate visaA post-study work visa that lets recent graduates of UK degrees stay to work, look for work or be self-employed without needing employer sponsorship.GBP 937 · 8 weeks
- Health and Care Worker visaA reduced-fee sub-route of the Skilled Worker visa for qualified doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and adult social care workers sponsored by the...GBP 324 (standard, up to 3 years) · 3 weeks
- India Young Professionals Scheme visaYouth-mobility route allowing eligible Indian nationals aged 18-30 to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years, allocated by ballot.GBP 340 (Application fee) · Up to 3 weeks
- International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)Temporary Work visa for work covered by international law, such as employees of an overseas government or international organisation, or private servants in...GBP 340 · Up to 3 weeks
- International Sportsperson visaFor elite sportspeople and qualified coaches endorsed by their sport's governing body to develop their sport in the UK at the highest level.GBP 819 · 3–8 weeks
- Minister of Religion visa (T2)For people coming to take a job within a faith community in the UK, such as a minister of religion, missionary or member of a religious order, sponsored by a...GBP 819 (apply outside the UK) · 3–8 weeks
- Overseas Domestic Worker visaVisa for a domestic worker in a private household accompanying their employer on a visit to the UK, for up to 6 months.GBP 726 · Up to 3 weeks
- Religious Worker visa (Temporary Work)Temporary Work visa for non-pastoral religious work or work in a religious order in the UK, with a sponsor.GBP 340 · Up to 3 weeks
- Representative of an Overseas Business visaFor employees of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation posted on a long-term assignment to the UK. New applications are for media r...GBP 819 · 3–8 weeks
- Scale-up Worker visaFor workers with a job offer from an authorised UK scale-up business. After the first 6 months sponsored work, you can change employer without re-sponsoring.GBP 937 · 3–8 weeks
- Seasonal Worker visa (Temporary Work)Temporary Work visa for seasonal work in the UK (edible horticulture or poultry), sponsored by an approved scheme operator.GBP 340 (standard (single fee)) · Up to 3 weeks
- Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)Global Business Mobility visa for a worker seconded to the UK as part of a high-value contract or investment by their overseas employer.GBP 340 (standard) · Up to 3 weeks
- Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)For existing employees of an overseas business being transferred to a UK branch or linked entity in a senior or specialist role. Replaced the Intra-company T...GBP 819 (up to 3 years) · 3–8 weeks
- Service Supplier visa (Global Business Mobility)Global Business Mobility visa for a contractual service supplier or self-employed professional providing a service in the UK under a trade agreement.GBP 340 (standard) · Up to 3 weeks
- Skilled Worker visaWork in the UK for a Home Office-approved employer in an eligible skilled occupation. Replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa and is the main long-term work...GBP 819 (standard, up to 3 years) · 3–8 weeks
- Youth Mobility Scheme visaLive and work in the UK for up to 2 years if you are aged 18 to 30 (18 to 35 for some nationalities) and from a country or territory participating in the You...GBP 340 (application fee) · 3–8 weeks
Family
- Adult Dependent Relative visaFor an adult who needs long-term personal care to join a close relative settled in the UK, when adequate care is not available or affordable in their home co...GBP 3,635 · 8–12 weeks
- Child Family visaFor children under 18 joining a parent in the UK who is applying for, or already has, a family visa as a partner or parent, or who holds protection status.GBP 2,064 · 8–12 weeks
- EU Settlement Scheme Family PermitA free permit to come to the UK for up to 6 months to join or travel with a family member from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein who has...Free (free) · See official page
- Fiance, Fiancee or Proposed Civil Partner visaA short-term family visa for people coming to the UK to marry or form a civil partnership with a British citizen, settled person, or other qualifying sponsor...GBP 2,064 · 12 weeks
- Parent of a Child Family visaFor a parent coming to the UK to care for a child who is a British or Irish citizen, settled, or has lived in the UK for 7 years, where the parent is not in...GBP 2,064 · 12–52 weeks
- Parent of a Child Student visaCome to the UK as the parent of a child aged 4 to 11 who has (or is applying for) a Child Student visa at a UK independent school. You must be the only paren...GBP 726 · 3–8 weeks
- UK Family visa (Spouse / Partner)For people joining a spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner who is a British citizen, settled in the UK, or holds qualifying immigration status, for stay...GBP 2,064 · 8–12 weeks
Business and investment
- High Potential Individual visaAn unsponsored work visa for recent graduates of approved top global universities, letting them come to the UK to work, look for work or start a business.GBP 880 · 3–8 weeks
- Innovator Founder visaFor experienced entrepreneurs setting up an innovative, viable and scalable business in the UK, endorsed by an approved endorsing body. Replaced the Innovato...GBP 1,357 · 3–8 weeks
- UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)For senior managers or specialist employees of an overseas business that is not yet trading in the UK, sent to establish a UK branch.GBP 340 (standard) · 3–8 weeks
Tourism and short stays
- Marriage Visitor visaFor people coming to the UK to marry or form a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage, without intending to stay or settle in the UK afterwards.GBP 135 (Marriage Visitor visa) · 3 weeks
- Standard Visitor visaFor tourism, visiting family or friends, business activities, short courses of study up to 6 months, or private medical treatment in the UK.GBP 135 · 3–8 weeks
Ancestry
- British National (Overseas) visaRoute for British National (Overseas) status holders from Hong Kong and their family to live, work and study in the UK, leading to settlement.GBP 206 · Up to 12 weeks
- UK Ancestry visaFor Commonwealth citizens aged 17 or over with a UK-born grandparent, allowing them to live and work in the UK for 5 years with a route to settlement.GBP 726 · 3–8 weeks