Entry Clearance For UK Health and Care Worker Visa

Tradeable Points for Health and Care Worker Visa Entry Clearance (20 Points Required)

Your employer must pay you at least £20,960 per year unless the "going rate" for your specific job is higher. The going rate varies based on your occupation code and the region in the UK where you will be working.

Financial Requirement (Mandatory) for a Skilled Worker

If you are applying for entry clearance or have been in the UK for less than 12 months at the time of application, you must either:

1- Have at least £1,270 in funds held for at least 28 days as required by Appendix Finance, or 2- Have your sponsor certify that they will cover your maintenance and accommodation costs up to £1,270 for the first month of your employment.

Criminal Record Certificate Requirement (Mandatory) for Health and Care Worker Visa

Applicants applying for entry clearance in certain occupation codes must provide a criminal record certificate from any country where they have lived for 12 months or more within the past 10 years, starting from age 18. The relevant occupation codes include:
1181: Health services and public health managers and directors
1184: Social services managers and directors
1241: Health care practice managers
1242: Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
2211: Medical practitioners
2212: Psychologists
2213: Pharmacists
2214: Ophthalmic opticians
2215: Dental practitioners
2217: Medical radiographers
2218: Podiatrists
2219: Health professionals not elsewhere classified
2221: Physiotherapists
2222: Occupational therapists
2223: Speech and language therapists
2229: Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified
2231: Nurses
2232: Midwives
2312: Further education teaching professionals
2314: Secondary education teaching professionals
2315: Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
2316: Special needs education teaching professionals
2317: Senior professionals of educational establishments
2318: Education advisers and school inspectors
2319: Teaching and other educational professionals not elsewhere classified
2442: Social workers
2443: Probation officers
2449: Welfare professionals not elsewhere classified
3213: Paramedics

Grant Period and Conditions for Health and Care Worker Visa

Successful applicants will be granted entry clearance until 14 days after the end date of their Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), for up to a maximum of five years. The visa will include the following conditions:
1- No access to public funds
2- Work is restricted to the job for which the visa is granted
3- Supplementary employment is allowed, provided the primary job remains the same
4- Voluntary work is permitted
5- Completing a contractual notice period is permitted if the job was held lawfully at the time of application
6- Study is allowed, subject to ATAS requirements outlined in Appendix ATAS
7- Police registration may be required under Part 10.
Priority Service for Health and Care Worker Visa Entry Clearance
Our team of immigration solicitors can expedite your entry clearance application to ensure a faster decision.
Priority Service: You can receive a decision within five working days if this service is available in your country and you prove your identity at a visa application center.
Super Priority Service: If eligible, you can receive a decision within 24 hours by using the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app.

How We Can Assist You

Our immigration solicitors provide expert legal advice and representation on a fixed-fee basis for your entry clearance application. Our services cover all aspects of the process until a decision is made by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO). Our services include:
Advice on Requirements: We provide guidance on meeting the criteria for a successful application.
Document Preparation: We offer a comprehensive list of required documents and assess them for compliance with Immigration Rules.
Form Completion: We handle the online application form on your behalf.
Priority Submission: We can submit your application through Priority Service to expedite the decision.
Appointment Booking: We arrange your biometric enrolment appointment at the application center.
Detailed Cover Letter: We prepare a thorough cover letter to support your application.
Document Upload: We upload all supporting documents online before your biometric appointment.
Follow-Up: We manage all follow-up work until the ECO makes a decision.

Fixed Fees for Health and Care Worker Visa Applications

Our fixed fees for employer-sponsored work visas range from £700 to £1,200, depending on the complexity and casework involved. This fee covers all work related to your entry clearance application until a decision is made. In addition to our fees, you must also pay the Home Office UKVI fees for your application.