Overview
The Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas need a job offer from an approved employer, an eligible job and a minimum salary. Most routes also need English.
Immigration programmes
Skilled Worker visa
Lets you come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. You need a certificate of sponsorship, a job on the list of eligible occupations and a minimum salary, and you must have a confirmed job offer before you apply. The visa can last up to 5 years, and after 5 years you may be able to settle.
Official pageHealth and Care Worker visa
For medical professionals with a job with the NHS, an NHS supplier or in adult social care. You need an eligible health or social care job, a certificate of sponsorship and a minimum salary. The visa can last up to 5 years.
Official pageGlobal Talent visa
To work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you are endorsed as a leader or potential leader. You must be at least 18. Winners of an eligible prestigious prize can apply directly; everyone else needs an endorsement first.
Official pageInnovator Founder visa
For people who want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK. Your idea must be new, innovative and scalable, and an endorsing body must assess it.
Official pageSpouse or partner (family visa)
To join a partner in the UK. You both need to be 18 or over, and you must prove a marriage or civil partnership recognised in the UK, or at least 2 years living together in a relationship (other options apply). You also need good English and must meet the financial requirements, and you must intend to live together permanently in the UK.
Official pageHow it works with Visafeast
- 1Free 15-minute call
Tell us where you want to go and why. We tell you honestly what to prepare. - 2File review
We check your documents against the official list and point out weak spots before you pay any embassy fee. - 3Preparation
Your personal checklist, a clear travel plan and a cover letter that explains your funds and purpose. - 4Application support
Help with the online form, payment steps and appointment booking. - 5Decision and next steps
We update you on WhatsApp. If a file is refused, we read the letter and plan the next step honestly.
Fees and processing times
GOV.UK lists the fee for each route on its own page. Fees and processing times change. Always check the official page before you apply.
Official sources
We read these official pages on 5 Nov 2026. Rules, fees and status can change, so check the page before you apply.
- Skilled Worker visa (GOV.UK)
- Health and Care Worker visa (GOV.UK)
- Global Talent visa (GOV.UK)
- Innovator Founder visa (GOV.UK)
- Partner or spouse visa (GOV.UK)
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