WORK, OR START A BUSINESS

The UK government operates a five-tier points-based system for non-EEA migrants to work here. Eligibility for a visa in any of the five tiers is determined by passing a points-based assessment. Points are assigned for specific skills, qualifications, salaries, and shortage occupations. You must have enough points to be allowed to work in the UK. You also have to pass relevant checks, including UK criminality checks. Applying can be complex and applications to change visa category.

Popular work visas

You can apply for a health and care worker visa or skilled worker visa if you have confirmed a job offer before you apply You will need a certificate of sponsorship from an employer approved by the Home Office. You will also need to meet other conditions 

Temporary Work Visa

Temporary work includes various types of work, such as seasonal work in horticulture or poultry, and in the creative industries. For all types of  temporary work visa, you will need a certificate of sponsorship from an employer approved by the Home Office

Start a business

You can apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK. Your business must be different from anything else on the market and your business  (or business idea) must be endorsed by an approved body. You will need to show your endorsing body after 12 months and 24 months that you are making progress with your business.

Other work visa and permits

These are for people working in the UK for their overseas employer, for people from specific countries, international sports people, and diplomats.

we will guide you through the whole process to give you the best possible chance of success with your application.