Health & Care Worker Visa
Serve in the UK’s Essential Healthcare Sector
Join the NHS, an NHS supplier, or an eligible care organisation with reduced fees, IHS exemption, fast-track processing, and a clear route to ILR.
What is the Health and Care Worker Visa?
This specialised route under the Skilled Worker category is for qualified healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses, paramedics, care workers) who’ve been offered an eligible job in the UK health or social care sector.
- Reduced visa fees and IHS exemption
- Fast-track application processing
- Pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain and citizenship
Big picture
Work with the NHS, NHS suppliers, or eligible care providers on a sponsored role, with lower costs and quicker decisions.
Who is Eligible?
You’ll typically need to meet the following requirements:
Approved employer
Confirmed job offer from a licensed sponsor in health or social care (NHS, NHS supplier, or eligible care provider).
Eligible occupation
Role must be on the healthcare list (e.g., doctors, nurses, paramedics, care workers/home carers, senior care assistants, social workers).
Salary threshold
Earn at least £23,200 per year (lower thresholds may apply for some roles and under-26s).
English language
Prove English via an approved test or meet an exemption.
Criminal record
Provide a clean criminal record certificate.
Points-based
Achieve at least 70 points (job offer, occupation, salary, English, etc.).
Benefits of the Health & Care Worker Visa
Lower costs, faster decisions, and long-term stability.
Fast-track processing
Reduced visa fees
IHS exemption (no health surcharge)
Bring dependants (partner & children)
Pathway to ILR after 5 years
Switch employers with new sponsorship
Application Process
From job offer to decision.
1. Secure a job offer
Approved health or care employer.
Approved health or care employer.
2. Certificate of Sponsorship
Employer issues your CoS.
Employer issues your CoS.
3. Prepare documents
English, criminal record, finances (if needed).
English, criminal record, finances (if needed).
4. Apply online
Complete form and pay fee.
Complete form and pay fee.
5. Biometrics
Fingerprints and photo.
Fingerprints and photo.
6. Decision
Typically ~3 weeks outside the UK.
Typically ~3 weeks outside the UK.
Required Documents
Have these ready to keep your application smooth.
- ✅ Valid passport or travel document
- ✅ Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from employer
- ✅ Proof of English (e.g., IELTS or approved test)
- ✅ Criminal record certificate
- ✅ Financial support evidence (e.g., £1,270) unless sponsor certifies maintenance
Pathway to Settlement
Build a long-term future in the UK.
ILR after 5 years — remain permanently.
Full residency benefits — stability and rights.
British Citizenship — eligible after 1 year with ILR.
How We Can Help
End-to-end support for applicants and sponsors.
Eligibility assessment — confirm your route and role.
Document preparation — gather and package evidence.
Application submission — expert guidance for strong filings.
Post-visa support — dependants, settling, and ILR planning.
Why Choose Us?
Specialised support for Health & Care Worker applicants.
Experienced advisors in health & care visas
Personalised service for professionals & sponsors
Proven success track record
Transparent, competitive pricing
Join the UK’s Healthcare Sector
The Health and Care Worker Visa lets you make a real difference while building a rewarding career in the UK. Start your application with expert guidance.
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