# 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for United Kingdom from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/united-kingdom 25 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Germany**: eTA required · apply before travel - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: eTA required · apply before travel - **Australia**: eTA required · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UK Standard Visitor Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | £135 | £130 | 21 days | | UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 180 days | £20 | £42 | 3 days | | UK Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 2 days | £41.50 | £130 | 21 days | | UK Standard Visitor Visa for Medical Treatment (11 months) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 334 days | £234 | £130 | 21 days | - **UK Standard Visitor Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of onward/return travel intent, Proof of funds, Biometric enrolment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Digital photo, Contact and travel details, Payment card, ETA per traveller · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Transit Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Confirmed onward booking, Visa/entry permission for destination, Completed online application · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Standard Visitor Visa for Medical Treatment (11 months)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Letter from UK doctor or clinic, Proof of funds for treatment and stay, Tuberculosis test certificate, Proof of intention to leave · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UK Graduate Visa (post-study work) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £937 | £170 | 56 days | | UK Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £558 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Child Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £558 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Short-term Study Visa (English language, 6-11 months) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 334 days | £228 | £170 | 21 days | - **UK Graduate Visa (post-study work)** — Key documents: Current UK Student/Tier 4 visa, Proof of completed eligible course, Valid passport, CAS reference from Student visa, Healthcare surcharge payment · Rights: Work: Unrestricted work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Student Visa** — Key documents: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), Valid passport, Proof of maintenance funds, Proof of English language · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Full-time study · Family: Dependants: postgrad research/PhD only · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Child Student Visa** — Key documents: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), Valid passport, Parental/guardian consent letter, Proof of funds, Birth certificate or proof of relationship, UK care arrangement details · Rights: Work: up to 10 h/week · Study: Study at independent school · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Short-term Study Visa (English language, 6-11 months)** — Key documents: Course acceptance letter, Valid passport, Proof of funds, Proof of intention to leave, Tuberculosis test certificate · Rights: Study: English course 6-11 months · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UK Innovator Founder Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £1,357 | £210 | 21 days | | UK Health and Care Worker Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £324 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Skilled Worker Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £819 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Creative Worker Visa (Temporary Work) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | £340 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Scale-up Worker Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £937 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Seasonal Worker Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | £340 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £819 | £210 | 21 days | - **UK Innovator Founder Visa** — Key documents: Endorsement letter, Business plan, Valid passport, Proof of English language (B2), Proof of £1,270 savings · Rights: Work: Run own business, no other job · Study: Study allowed · Residency after 3 years · Family: Dependants allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Health and Care Worker Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of sponsorship, Valid passport, Proof of English language (B1), Professional registration/qualifications, Proof of £1,270 savings, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Skilled Worker Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of sponsorship (CoS), Valid passport, Proof of English language (B1), Proof of £1,270 savings, Job and salary details · Rights: Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Creative Worker Visa (Temporary Work)** — Key documents: Certificate of sponsorship, Valid passport, Proof of savings (£1,270) · Rights: Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied · Study: Study allowed · Family: Dependants allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Scale-up Worker Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of sponsorship, Valid passport, Proof of English language (B2), Proof of £1,270 savings, Job and salary evidence · Rights: Work: Free after 6 mo sponsorship · Study: Study allowed · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependants allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Seasonal Worker Visa** — Key documents: Certificate of sponsorship, Valid passport, Proof of £1,270 savings, Job details · Rights: Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility)** — Key documents: Certificate of sponsorship, Valid passport, Proof of 12 months' employment with the group, Salary evidence, Proof of £1,270 savings · Rights: Work: Full-time, sponsor-tied · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Family: Dependants allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tier 1 (Investor) visa | Not available | — | — | — | — | | Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa | Not available | — | — | — | — | - **Tier 1 (Investor) visa** — 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. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa** — Closed to new applicants on 29 March 2019; replaced by the Start-up and Innovator routes, themselves now consolidated into Innovator Founder. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UK India Young Professionals Scheme Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £340 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Youth Mobility Scheme Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £340 | £170 | 21 days | - **UK India Young Professionals Scheme Visa** — Key documents: Ballot selection email, Indian passport, Degree certificate, Proof of £2,530 savings, Healthcare surcharge payment · Rights: Work: Free to work · Study: Study allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Youth Mobility Scheme Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of £2,530 savings, Healthcare surcharge payment, Biometric enrolment · Rights: Work: Free to work · Study: Study allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UK Family Visa (Partner or Spouse) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £2,064 | £210 | 84 days | | UK Ancestry Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £726 | — | 21 days | - **UK Family Visa (Partner or Spouse)** — Key documents: Valid passports, Marriage or civil partnership certificate, Proof of minimum income £29,000, Proof of genuine relationship, English language certificate (A1), Proof of adequate accommodation · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Ancestry Visa** — Key documents: Valid Commonwealth passport, Grandparent's UK birth certificate, Proof of intention to work, Proof of funds · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | UK Global Talent Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £766 | £210 | 21 days | | UK High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £880 | £210 | 21 days | | UK Minister of Religion Visa (T2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £819 | £170 | 21 days | | UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | £3,226 | — | — | - **UK Global Talent Visa** — Key documents: Endorsement letter or eligible prize, Valid passport, CV and evidence portfolio, Healthcare surcharge payment · Rights: Work: Free to work, no sponsor · Study: Study allowed · Residency after 3 years · Family: Dependants allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa** — Key documents: Ecctis confirmation, Degree certificate from eligible university, Valid passport, Proof of English language (B1), Proof of £1,270 savings · Rights: Work: Free to work, no sponsor · Study: Only non-Student-eligible courses · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Minister of Religion Visa (T2)** — Key documents: Certificate of sponsorship, Valid passport, Proof of English language (B2), Proof of £1,270 savings · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk - **UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement)** — Key documents: Valid passport / BRP or eVisa, Proof of continuous qualifying residence, Life in the UK test pass, English language evidence (B1), Route-specific evidence, Criminal record declaration · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.uk --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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