United Kingdom

Have a job offer from a UK-licensed sponsor?

→ Skilled Worker visa

The main work route -- requires a licensed UK employer sponsor and a job meeting the skill and salary requirements.

A recognized leader in your field, no sponsor needed?

→ Global Talent visa

For leaders or emerging leaders in academia, research, arts, culture, or digital technology -- no sponsor required.

Working in an eligible NHS or care role?

→ Health and Care Worker visa

A lower-fee Skilled Worker route for qualifying NHS, social care, and eligible healthcare roles.

Have a British citizen or settled partner?

→ Family visa

For spouses, partners, and dependents of a British citizen or settled person, subject to a minimum income requirement.

Considering studying in the UK first?

→ Student visa

Lets you study a course with a licensed student sponsor. A temporary status on its own, not an immigration pathway.

↳ After completing a UK degree, the Graduate visa gives 2-3 years of work rights with no sponsor needed -- work experience gained there can lead to Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Just finished a UK degree?

→ Graduate visa

For international students who completed a UK degree -- open work rights for 2 years (3 for PhDs), no sponsor or job offer required.

↳ Once you have a qualifying job offer, you can switch to the Skilled Worker visa.