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💼 Work Visas
Skilled Worker Visa
Online application
£719 – £1,420
3yr / 5yr
For professionals with a job offer from a UK Home Office licensed sponsor. Most common work visa for international professionals.
You need before applying:
Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) from employer
Salary meets threshold (£38,700 or going rate)
English language evidence (B1 minimum)
TB test (if from qualifying country)
£1,270 in bank for 28 consecutive days
Health and Care Worker Visa
Online application
£284 – £551
3yr / 5yr
For NHS and social care workers including nurses, doctors, allied health professionals. No health surcharge. Reduced fees.
You need before applying:
COS from NHS or approved social care employer
Professional registration (NMC PIN, GMC number etc.)
English language evidence (IELTS UKVI or OET Grade B)
TB test certificate
Graduate Visa
Online application
£715
one-off
For international students who have completed an eligible UK degree. 2 years to work (3 years for PhD graduates). No job offer needed.
You need before applying:
Completed eligible UK degree (awarded by UKVI-licensed institution)
Currently on a valid Student visa
£1,270 in bank for 28 days
Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (ICT)
Online application
£719+
varies
For senior employees or specialists being transferred to a UK branch of their multinational company. Previously called Intra-Company Transfer.
You need before applying:
COS from UK branch of your employer
12 months continuous employment with company (overseas)
Salary meets senior/specialist threshold
Global Talent Visa
Online — endorsement first
£716 + £192
endorse + visa
For leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture or digital technology. No job offer required.
You need before applying:
Endorsement from UKRI, British Academy, Royal Academy, Tech Nation or Arts Council
Evidence of exceptional talent or promise in your field
Innovator Founder Visa
Online — endorsement first
£1,486
one-off
For experienced entrepreneurs wishing to set up or run an innovative, viable and scalable business in the UK.
You need before applying:
Endorsement from approved endorsing body
At least £50,000 investment funds available
Innovative, viable and scalable business idea
🎓 Student Visas
Student Visa
Online application
£490
one-off
For international students aged 16 and over studying at a UK Visas and Immigration licensed institution. The main student visa route.
You need before applying:
CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number from university
IELTS for UKVI Academic (minimum band 5.5 — varies by institution)
Maintenance funds (course fees + £1,334/mo London or £1,023/mo outside)
TB test certificate (if applicable)
Child Student Visa
Online application
£490
one-off
For children aged 4 to 17 studying at an independent fee-paying UK school. Parents apply on the child's behalf.
You need before applying:
Offer from UKVI-licensed independent school
Parental consent (if only one parent travelling)
Financial evidence to cover fees and living costs
Short-term Study Visa
Online application
£200
one-off
For short courses up to 6 months (or 11 months for English language courses). Cannot switch to Student visa from inside UK.
You need before applying:
Course acceptance letter from UK institution
Financial evidence for course fees and living costs
Clear intent to leave the UK after the course
👨👩👧 Family Visas
UK Spouse / Partner Visa
Online / FLR(M) for extension
£1,846
entry clearance
For spouses, civil partners and unmarried partners of people settled or with permission to live in the UK.
You need before applying:
UK sponsor earning £29,000+ (payslips and bank statements)
English language A1 (IELTS Life Skills A1 or equivalent SELT)
TB test certificate
Genuine relationship evidence (photos, messages, joint documents)
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Family Visa — Children
Online application
£1,846
one-off
For children under 18 joining or accompanying a parent who is settled in the UK or has permission to live there.
You need before applying:
UK parent is settled or has valid leave to remain
Financial evidence (accommodation and maintenance)
Consent from the other parent if not travelling
Adult Dependent Relative Visa
Online application
£3,250
one-off
For parents, grandparents or other adult relatives who need long-term personal care from a UK-settled family member. Most restrictive family visa.
You need before applying:
UK sponsor is British citizen, settled or with ILR
Proof that care cannot be obtained in home country
UK sponsor can provide or arrange care without public funds
🏡 ILR & Settlement
ILR — Skilled Worker Route
SET(O) online
£2,885
one-off
Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years on Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa. The gateway to permanent residence.
You need before applying:
5 years continuous qualifying residence
Not spent more than 180 days outside UK in any 12-month period
Life in UK test pass certificate
English language B1 or above
5 years of payslips, bank statements and P60s
ILR — Family Route
SET(M) online
£2,885
one-off
ILR for spouse/partner visa holders after 5 years of family route residence. Must still be in genuine relationship.
You need before applying:
5 years on family/spouse visa route
Relationship is genuine and subsisting
Life in UK test pass certificate
English B1 level (speaking and listening)
Cohabitation evidence for 5 years
🇬🇧 British Citizenship
British Citizenship (Naturalisation)
AN online
£1,630
one-off
For ILR holders who have lived in the UK for 5+ years (1 year after getting ILR). The final step to becoming a British citizen.
You need before applying:
ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
Lived in UK for 5 years (1 year with ILR)
Life in UK test pass certificate
English B1 level or above
Good character (no serious criminal convictions)
Not spent more than 90 days outside UK in final year
British Citizenship (Spouse/Partner of British Citizen)
AN online
£1,630
one-off
Spouses and civil partners of British citizens can apply after 3 years of residence (instead of 5) with ILR.
You need before applying:
ILR and married to/civil partner of British citizen
3 years of residence in UK
Life in UK test pass certificate
English B1 level
Good character requirement
✈️ Visit Visas
Standard Visitor Visa
VAF1A online
£115 – £963
6mo to 10yr
For tourism, family visits, business trips, medical treatment or attending events. The most common UK visa type.
You need before applying:
Bank statements showing sufficient funds (last 3-6 months)
Strong ties to home country (employment, family, property)
Clear purpose and itinerary for the visit
Accommodation confirmation
Employer letter confirming approved leave and expected return
Marriage Visitor Visa
Online application
£115
one-off
To get married or register a civil partnership in the UK. You must leave after the ceremony — cannot then switch to a Spouse visa from inside the UK on this route.
You need before applying:
Evidence of ceremony booking (date and venue)
Financial evidence for the visit
Both parties must be free to marry
Clear intent to leave after ceremony