What Are the Types of Work Visa for the UK? [PART 2]

See The Types of Work Visa for the UK?

If you are reading this post, you are actually ready to travel, In my PART ONE article I detailed some Types of Work Visa for the UK, in this want I will conclude on it and wish you a successful application.

Temporary Worker Visa for UK

The Temporary Worker visa will allows you to work in UK for a period of time. There are 5 types of Temporary Worker visas which I will reveal to you, each designed for different purposes:

1. Creative Worker Visa: This type of visa is for those who are coming to UK to work in the creative field and contribute to the UK’s cultural lifestyle.
2. Seasonal Worker Visa: this visa will help you work in the UK’s horticulture sector, such as picking fruits and vegetables.
3. International Agreement Worker Visa: This visa is mainly for people coming to UK to work in roles that coveres by international law or treaties.
4. Charity Worker Visa: This visa will allows you to be volunteer in the UK in the prirod  1 year.
5. Government Authorized Exchange Visa: with the use this visa as an internships, training, research programs, ot work experience in UK.

Requirements for a UK Work Visa

For  apply of a UK Work visa, you need to meet some criteria:

1. Monetary Requirements: You must have enough fund that will  to support yourself in the UK. Typically, you need basically the sum of £1,270 to start with, in your bank account. meanwhile, the Graduate Work visa and Domestic Worker visa does not need such requirement, but the Youth Mobility Scheme requires £2,530. You don’t need to meet this requirement if:
   • You have been in UK on a valid visa for one year.
   • Your employer will support you financially for your first 1 month in the UK with up to £1,270.
2. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): in some UK Work visas, you need a official document of Sponsorship from your employer. This document certifies that a UK employer has offered you a job and is sponsoring your visa. Visas that require a CoS are:
   • Skilled Worker Visa
   • International Sportsperson Visa
   • Minister of Religion Visa
   • Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
   • Expansion Worker Visa
   • Service Supplier Visa
   • Secondment Worker Visa
   • Creative Worker Visa
   • Seasonal Worker Visa
   • International Agreement Visa
   • Charity Worker Visa

Visa Fees

Lets look at Visa Fees, when applying for a UK Work visa, you will need to pay the relevant fees. Exact amount will depend on the type of visa you’re applying for. Make sure to check the current fees as they vary.

Question: Can a UK Work Visa Be Extended?

Of course, several UK work visas can be extended, but the duration of the extension depends on the specific type of visa.

Here are the following UK work visas that are eligible for extension:

• UK Skilled Worker visa
• International Sportsperson visa
• Minister of Religion visa
• Secondment Worker visa
• Service Supplier visa
• Creative Worker visa
• International Agreement visa
• Charity Worker visa

Question: Can You Obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) with a UK Work Visa?

Yes, You can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in UK with these work visas:

• Minister of Religion visa
• International Sportsperson visa
• UK Skilled Worker visa

Question: What Is the Processing Time for a UK Work Visa?

Basically, the processing time for a UK work visa is:

• Outside the UK: Appx 3 weeks
• Inside the UK: Appx 8 weeks

Question: Can I Bring My Family Members with a Work Visa to the UK?

Yes, you can bring your relatives to the UK with most work visas, including:

• UK Skilled Worker visa
• UK Start-Up visa
• UK Graduate Work visa
• High Potential Individual visa
• International Sportsperson visa
• Minister of Religion visa
• Senior or Specialist Worker visa
• Expansion Worker visa
• Secondment Worker visa
• Service Supplier visa
• Creative Worker visa
• International Agreement visa
• Charity Worker visa