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Health and Care Worker Visa

Dedicated visa for qualified healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, and social care workers. Lower salary thresholds than standard Skilled Worker (from £25,000 depending on role). Exempt from Immigration Skills Charge. Reduced visa fees and healthcare surcharge exemption. Requires job offer from NHS, NHS supplier, or CQC-registered care provider. Same 5-year path to settlement as Skilled Worker. Priority processing available.

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Processing Time

3 weeks (priority available)

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Cost

£284 visa fee (reduced rate) + healthcare surcharge EXEMPT

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Duration

Up to 5 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Tied to healthcare employer

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Renewability

Unlimited renewals

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from eligible healthcare employer
  • 2Certificate of Sponsorship
  • 3Meet role-specific salary threshold
  • 4English language requirement
  • 5£1,270 in savings

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