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4 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
UK Standard Visitor Visa
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For visa-national tourists, business visitors and family visits of up to 6 months; covers tourism, business meetings, short study (under 6 months) and private medical treatment. £135 for the 6-month visa; long-term multi-entry options cost £506 (2 years), £903 (5 years) or £1,128 (10 years), each allowing 6 months per visit. No work or recourse to public funds permitted.
Government fee
£135
Service fee
£130
Processing time
21 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport or travel document valid for the whole stay with a blank page for the visa.
Proof of onward/return travel intentEvidence you will leave the UK at the end of your visit (e.g. travel bookings, employment or studies at home).
Proof of fundsBank statements or payslips showing you can support yourself (and dependants) during the trip.
Accommodation and itinerary detailsOptionalWhere you will stay and travel plans for the visit.
Invitation letterOptionalFrom a UK host, business or event organiser where applicable.
Biometric enrolmentFingerprints and photo at a visa application centre.
Tourist Visa
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
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Mandatory pre-travel authorisation for non-visa nationals, including EU/EEA, US, Canadian and Australian citizens, fully rolled out during 2025. Costs £20, is usually decided within 3 working days (often minutes), and is valid for 2 years (or until passport expiry) for unlimited visits of up to 6 months each. It permits tourism, business visits, short study and transit but is not a visa and does not guarantee entry.
Government fee
£20
Service fee
£42
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportBiometric passport of an ETA-eligible nationality (not a British or Irish citizen).
Digital photoFace photo uploaded via the UK ETA app or website.
Contact and travel detailsEmail address and answers to suitability/security questions.
Payment cardTo pay the £20 fee online.
ETA per travellerEvery traveller needs their own ETA, including babies and children.
Transit Visa
UK Transit Visa
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Visa nationals passing through the UK need either a Direct Airside Transit Visa (£41.50, no border crossing, same-day connection) or a Visitor in Transit visa (£74.50, through border control, departure within 48 hours). Holders of a UK ETA, Standard Visitor visa or certain other documents are exempt. Frequent transiters or stays over 48 hours need a Standard Visitor visa instead.
Government fee
£41.50
Service fee
£130
Processing time
21 days
Max stay
2 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportTravel document valid for the journey.
Confirmed onward bookingProof of onward travel leaving the UK within 24 hours (airside) or 48 hours (landside).
Visa/entry permission for destinationEvidence you can enter the destination country.
Completed online applicationApply online before travel; biometrics at a visa application centre.
Proof of funds for transitOptionalEvidence you can cover costs during the stopover.
Medical Treatment Visa
UK Standard Visitor Visa for Medical Treatment (11 months)
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Extended Standard Visitor visa for people receiving private medical treatment in the UK for longer than 6 months, allowing up to 11 months (£234). Requires proof of a confirmed course of private treatment, ability to pay for it, and intention to leave when treatment ends. Further extensions for ongoing treatment are possible from inside the UK.
Government fee
£234
Service fee
£130
Processing time
21 days
Max stay
334 days
Validity
334 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid for the whole stay.
Letter from UK doctor or clinicConfirming the treatment, its likely duration and cost, and where it will take place.
Proof of funds for treatment and stayEvidence you can pay privately for treatment, living costs and onward travel.
Tuberculosis test certificateIf from a listed country, for stays over 6 months.
Proof of intention to leaveTies to home country showing you will depart after treatment.
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Business Visitor Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
UK Graduate Visa (post-study work)
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Unsponsored post-study work permission for international students who complete an eligible UK degree (mapped here to the student type as a post-study extension; it is an open work visa, not a study visa). Fee £937 plus £1,035/year surcharge; in-country application only. Grants 2 years if applied for by 31 December 2026 (cut to 18 months from 1 January 2027; 3 years for PhDs); cannot be extended but holders commonly switch to Skilled Worker.
Work: Unrestricted work
Government fee
£937
Service fee
£170
Processing time
56 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (5)
Current UK Student/Tier 4 visaMust apply from inside the UK before the Student visa expires.
Proof of completed eligible courseProvider must have reported successful completion to the Home Office.
Valid passportDocument used for the current Student visa.
CAS reference from Student visaFrom the most recent Student application.
Healthcare surcharge payment£1,035 per year.
Student Visa
UK Student Visa
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For students aged 16+ with an unconditional offer (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor. Fee £558 plus £776/year healthcare surcharge; must show maintenance funds (monthly amount higher in London) plus first-year tuition. Degree-level students can stay up to 5 years (2 years below degree level) and can switch to the Graduate, Skilled Worker or other routes after completing their course.
Work: up to 20 h/week
Study: Full-time study
Family: Dependants: postgrad research/PhD only
Government fee
£558
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Document checklist (7)
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)Reference number from the licensed education provider, issued within 6 months.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of maintenance fundsLiving costs (28-day rule) plus outstanding first-year tuition fees.
Proof of English languageB2 for degree level, B1 below; SELT or exempt evidence.
ATAS certificateOptionalFor certain sensitive subjects at postgraduate level.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Parental consentOptionalIf aged 16 or 17.
Student Visa
UK Child Student Visa
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For children aged 4-17 with a place at a licensed independent (fee-paying) school in the UK. Fee £558; requires parental consent, proof of fees and maintenance, and suitable care arrangements in the UK. Granted for the course length plus 4 months (max 6 years if under 16; max 3 years if 16-17).
Work: up to 10 h/week
Study: Study at independent school
Government fee
£558
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Document checklist (6)
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)From a licensed independent school.
Valid passportChild's travel document.
Parental/guardian consent letterConsent to the application, living and care arrangements, and travel.
Proof of fundsSchool fees plus living/boarding costs.
Birth certificate or proof of relationshipShowing relationship to the consenting parent/guardian.
UK care arrangement detailsBoarding school, close relative or private foster care arrangements.
Language Course Visa
UK Short-term Study Visa (English language, 6-11 months)
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For English language courses lasting more than 6 and up to 11 months at an accredited UK institution. Fee £228 plus a £776 healthcare surcharge; permits stay for the course length plus 30 days, capped at 11 months. No work, no dependants, no extension; courses of 6 months or less are done as a visitor, and longer courses require a Student visa.
Study: English course 6-11 months
Government fee
£228
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Max stay
334 days
Validity
334 days
Document checklist (6)
Course acceptance letterFrom an accredited English language school, stating course dates and fees.
Valid passportValid for the whole stay.
Proof of fundsFor course fees, living costs and return travel.
Proof of intention to leaveEvidence of ties showing departure at end of course.
Tuberculosis test certificateIf applying from a listed country (stay over 6 months).
Parental consentOptionalIf under 18, plus care arrangements.
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Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
UK Innovator Founder Visa
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For founders of an innovative, viable and scalable UK business endorsed by an approved endorsing body; replaced both the Start-up and Tier 1 Entrepreneur/Investor routes and has no minimum investment requirement (the former £50,000 floor was abolished in April 2023). Visa fee £1,357 from outside the UK (£1,693 in-country) plus £1,000 endorsement fee and two mandatory £500 checkpoint meetings. Granted for 3 years, unlimited extensions, and settlement possible after just 3 years.
Work: Run own business, no other job
Study: Study allowed
Residency after 3 years
Family: Dependants allowed
Government fee
£1,357
Service fee
£210
Processing time
21 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (6)
Endorsement letterFrom an approved endorsing body, issued within 3 months, confirming the business is innovative, viable and scalable.
Business planSubmitted to the endorsing body for assessment.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of English language (B2)Approved test or degree taught in English.
Proof of £1,270 savingsHeld for 28 consecutive days.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Skilled Work Visa
UK Health and Care Worker Visa
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Discounted Skilled Worker subcategory for qualified doctors, nurses, allied health and adult social care professionals with a job offer from an NHS body, NHS supplier or CQC-registered care provider. Reduced fee of £324 (up to 3 years) or £628 (over 3 years), exemption from the immigration health surcharge, and a lower salary threshold (generally £31,300, or £25,000 for national pay-scale occupations). Leads to settlement after 5 years; new overseas applications for care workers and senior care workers (SOC 6135/6136) closed on 22 July 2025.
Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied
Study: Study allowed alongside work
Residency after 5 years
Family: Dependants allowed
Government fee
£324
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (7)
Certificate of sponsorshipFrom a licensed health/care sector sponsor confirming an eligible occupation code.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of English language (B1)Approved test, eligible degree, or professional registration evidence.
Professional registration/qualificationsE.g. GMC/NMC registration or equivalent for the role.
Proof of £1,270 savingsUnless sponsor certifies maintenance.
Criminal record certificateRequired for most health and care roles.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Skilled Work Visa
UK Skilled Worker Visa
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Main sponsored work route: requires a job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor in a graduate-level (RQF 6+) occupation paying at least £41,700/year or the occupation's going rate, whichever is higher (lower thresholds of £33,400-£37,500 for new entrants/Immigration Salary List). Fee £819 (up to 3 years) or £1,618 (over 3 years) from outside the UK, plus £1,035/year healthcare surcharge; granted up to 5 years with indefinite leave to remain possible after 5 years (qualifying period may rise to a 10-year baseline under the 2026 earned-settlement reform).
Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied
Study: Study allowed alongside work
Residency after 5 years
Family: Dependants allowed
Government fee
£819
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (7)
Certificate of sponsorship (CoS)Reference number issued by the licensed sponsor within 3 months of application.
Valid passportWith a blank page; identity verified via app or visa centre.
Proof of English language (B1)Approved test, degree taught in English, or exempt nationality.
Proof of £1,270 savingsHeld for 28 consecutive days, unless sponsor certifies maintenance or you have 12+ months UK residence.
Job and salary detailsOccupation code, annual salary and sponsor licence number (on CoS).
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Criminal record certificateOptionalFor certain jobs, e.g. education, healthcare, social services.
Skilled Work Visa
UK Creative Worker Visa (Temporary Work)
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Temporary sponsored route for performers, artists, entertainers, models and their technical/support staff making a unique contribution to the UK creative sector. Fee £340 plus £1,035/year surcharge; granted up to 12 months initially (CoS period plus 28 days), extendable with the same sponsor to a maximum of 2 years. No settlement path; mapped to skilled_work as a sponsored temporary work subcategory.
Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied
Study: Study allowed
Family: Dependants allowed
Government fee
£340
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (5)
Certificate of sponsorshipFrom a licensed creative-sector sponsor (e.g. production company, venue, agent).
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of savings (£1,270)Unless sponsor certifies maintenance.
Evidence of creative engagementOptionalContract/itinerary of performances or productions in the UK.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Skilled Work Visa
UK Scale-up Worker Visa
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For graduates-level hires with a 6-month job offer from a qualifying fast-growing UK 'scale-up' business; only the first 6 months are tied to the sponsor, after which the holder can work for any employer or self-employed. Fee £937, minimum salary £40,800/year from April 2026 (£39,100 from July 2025; £33,400 new-entrant rate), English requirement raised to B2 from 8 January 2026. Initial grant 2 years, extendable by 3 years, with settlement after 5 years.
Work: Free after 6 mo sponsorship
Study: Study allowed
Residency after 5 years
Family: Dependants allowed
Government fee
£937
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
Certificate of sponsorshipFrom an approved scale-up sponsor for a job of at least 6 months.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of English language (B2)Approved test or eligible degree.
Proof of £1,270 savingsUnless exempt.
Job and salary evidenceGraduate-level (RQF 6) occupation meeting the salary threshold.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Seasonal Work Visa
UK Seasonal Worker Visa
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For seasonal jobs in horticulture (up to 6 months in any 12) or poultry production (2 October - 31 December), sponsored by a licensed scheme operator under an annual quota. Fee £340; workers must be paid at least the National Living Wage and show £1,270 savings unless the operator certifies maintenance. No dependants, no extension beyond the season, no settlement path.
Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied
Government fee
£340
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (5)
Certificate of sponsorshipFrom a licensed scheme operator, issued within 3 months.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of £1,270 savingsHeld for 28 days, unless sponsor certifies maintenance.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Job detailsRole, dates and pay confirmed on the certificate of sponsorship.
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
UK Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility)
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Intra-company transfer route for existing employees (normally 12+ months with the group) transferring to a UK branch of their multinational employer, paying at least £52,500/year or the going rate. Fee £819 (up to 3 years) or £1,618 (over 3 years) plus £1,035/year surcharge; maximum cumulative stay 5 years in any 6 (9 in 10 for those earning £73,900+). Does NOT lead to settlement, though holders may switch to Skilled Worker.
Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied
Study: Study allowed alongside work
Family: Dependants allowed
Government fee
£819
Service fee
£210
Processing time
21 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
Certificate of sponsorshipFrom the UK entity holding a Global Business Mobility sponsor licence.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of 12 months' employment with the groupPayslips/contracts, unless earning £73,900+ (exempt).
Salary evidenceMeeting £52,500 or occupation going rate, whichever is higher.
Proof of £1,270 savingsUnless sponsor certifies maintenance or 12+ months in UK.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
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Digital Nomad Visa
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
2 routes
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Tier 1 (Investor) visa
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Closed to new applicants on 17 February 2022 over illicit-finance concerns; existing holders could extend/settle for a transition period. The UK now has no investment-based residence route; Innovator Founder is the nearest (business-activity) replacement.
Reciprocal scheme for Indian citizens aged 18-30 holding a bachelor's degree or above, selected through a ballot (annual quota ~3,000). Fee £340 plus £1,552 healthcare surcharge and £2,530 savings; selected applicants must apply within 90 days of invitation and travel within 6 months. Grants up to 24 months to live and work in the UK; not extendable and does not lead directly to settlement.
Work: Free to work
Study: Study allowed
Government fee
£340
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (5)
Ballot selection emailInvitation to apply from the India Young Professionals Scheme ballot.
Indian passportValid passport showing Indian citizenship.
Degree certificateEligible qualification at bachelor's level or above.
Proof of £2,530 savingsHeld for 28 days.
Healthcare surcharge payment£1,552 for 24 months.
Working Holiday Visa
UK Youth Mobility Scheme Visa
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Working-holiday route for young people (18-30, or 18-35 for some nationalities) from partner countries/territories including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Monaco, San Marino, Iceland, Andorra and Uruguay (ballot applies for some). Fee £340, £2,530 savings and £776/year surcharge; grants up to 2 years of live-and-work rights, with Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders able to extend by 1 further year. No EU country is yet included: the UK-EU 'Youth Experience Scheme' agreed in principle in May 2025 is still being negotiated as of June 2026.
Work: Free to work
Study: Study allowed
Government fee
£340
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportFrom an eligible country/territory, or proof of eligible British nationality type.
Proof of £2,530 savingsBank statement showing funds held for 28 days.
Ballot invitationOptionalRequired for nationalities subject to the ballot.
Healthcare surcharge paymentUsually £776 per year.
Biometric enrolmentIdentity verification via app or visa application centre.
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Retirement Visa
2 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Spouse / Partner Visa
UK Family Visa (Partner or Spouse)
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For spouses, civil partners, fiancé(e)s and durable partners of British citizens or settled persons. The sponsor must meet the minimum income requirement of £29,000/year (or savings of £88,500); the planned rises to £34,500/£38,700 were paused pending the MAC review (reported June 2025) and the threshold remains £29,000 as of June 2026. Fee £2,064 outside the UK (£1,407 inside, raised 8 April 2026) plus healthcare surcharge; granted 2 years 9 months, extendable 2.5 years, with settlement after 5 years.
Marriage or civil partnership certificateOr evidence of 2 years' cohabitation for unmarried partners.
Proof of minimum income £29,000Sponsor's payslips, employer letter, bank statements (6-12 months), or £88,500 savings.
Proof of genuine relationshipCommunication records, joint finances, photos, visits.
English language certificate (A1)Approved SELT test or exemption.
Proof of adequate accommodationTenancy/ownership documents for where the couple will live.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Ancestry / Repatriation
UK Ancestry Visa
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For Commonwealth citizens (plus British overseas citizens/BN(O)s and Zimbabwe citizens) aged 17+ who can prove a grandparent was born in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, and who intend to work in the UK. Fee £726 plus £1,035/year healthcare surcharge; grants 5 years with unrestricted work and study rights and dependants allowed. Settlement (ILR) after 5 years; cannot be switched into from inside the UK.
Government fee
£726
Processing time
21 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid Commonwealth passportProving eligible nationality and age 17+.
Grandparent's UK birth certificatePlus parents' and own birth/marriage certificates proving the ancestral chain.
Proof of intention to workJob offer, job applications or a credible plan to seek work.
Proof of fundsAbility to support yourself and dependants without public funds.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Adoption certificatesOptionalIf the ancestral link involves adoption.
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Family Reunification Visa
Dependent Relative Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
UK Global Talent Visa
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Unsponsored route for leaders or potential leaders in academia/research, arts and culture, or digital technology, requiring endorsement by a designated body (£561 endorsement + £205 visa = £766 total) or a listed prestigious prize (£766). No job offer or salary threshold; grants up to 5 years per grant with full work flexibility. Settlement after 3 years (exceptional talent/most fields) or 5 years (arts 'promise' applicants).
Work: Free to work, no sponsor
Study: Study allowed
Residency after 3 years
Family: Dependants allowed
Government fee
£766
Service fee
£210
Processing time
21 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
Endorsement letter or eligible prizeEndorsement from Tech Nation successor body/Royal Society/Arts Council England/UKRI etc., or proof of a listed prestigious award.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
CV and evidence portfolioUp to 10 evidence items, recommendation letters etc. for the endorsement stage.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Healthcare surcharge payment£1,035 per year of leave requested.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
UK High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
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Unsponsored work visa for graduates of top-ranked global universities who obtained an eligible degree in the last 5 years. Fee £880 plus a mandatory £252 Ecctis qualification check, £1,270 maintenance funds and £1,035/year health surcharge; grants 2 years (3 years for PhD holders). Cannot be extended but holders may switch to Skilled Worker or other routes; the visa itself does not lead directly to settlement.
Work: Free to work, no sponsor
Study: Only non-Student-eligible courses
Government fee
£880
Service fee
£210
Processing time
21 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
Ecctis confirmationVerification that your overseas degree is equivalent to a UK bachelor's/master's/PhD (£252).
Degree certificate from eligible universityUniversity must appear on the Global Universities List for the award year (degree within last 5 years).
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of English language (B1)Approved test or degree taught in English.
Proof of £1,270 savingsHeld for 28 consecutive days, unless 12+ months already in the UK.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Religious Worker Visa
UK Minister of Religion Visa (T2)
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For people with a key leading role in a UK faith community (minister of religion, missionary, member of a religious order) sponsored by a licensed religious organisation. Fee £819 outside the UK (£943 in-country) plus £1,035/year surcharge; granted up to 3 years 1 month per grant, extendable, with settlement after 5 years. A separate temporary 'Religious Worker' visa (£340, up to 2 years, non-pastoral roles) also exists.
Government fee
£819
Service fee
£170
Processing time
21 days
Validity
1,126 days
Document checklist (6)
Certificate of sponsorshipFrom the licensed faith-community sponsor.
Valid passportFor identity verification.
Proof of English language (B2)Approved test or eligible degree.
Proof of £1,270 savingsUnless sponsor certifies maintenance or 12+ months in UK.
Evidence of religious role/qualificationsOptionalOrdination or ministry credentials supporting the sponsored role.
Tuberculosis test certificateOptionalIf applying from a listed country.
Permanent Residence
UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement)
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Permanent settlement after a qualifying period of continuous lawful residence - currently 5 years on most work and family routes (3 years for Innovator Founder and most Global Talent; 10 years long residence). Fee £3,226 per applicant from 8 April 2026 (no health surcharge); requires Life in the UK test and English at B1 (B2 proposed). Under the 'Earned Settlement' reform consulted on to February 2026, the baseline qualifying period is set to double to 10 years (reducible to 3-5 years for high earners/contributors), with changes expected to start taking effect from April-autumn 2026.
Government fee
£3,226
Document checklist (6)
Valid passport / BRP or eVisaCurrent immigration status evidence.
Proof of continuous qualifying residenceUsually 5 years; absences must not exceed 180 days in any 12 months.
Life in the UK test passPass certificate (test fee £50).
English language evidence (B1)Approved test, degree taught in English, or exempt nationality/age.
Route-specific evidenceE.g. continued sponsorship and salary for Skilled Worker; relationship evidence for partners.
Criminal record declarationSuitability/criminality requirements apply.
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