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United Kingdom — Visa Routes & Immigration Options

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Visa Routes (10)

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Skilled Worker Visa

Employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers with a confirmed job offer in an eligible occupation.

$2,100~21 days processing
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Global Talent Visa

For leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture, or digital technology.

$4,490~1 months processing
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Health and Care Worker Visa

For qualified doctors, nurses, health professionals, and adult social care professionals working for the NHS or approved employers.

$391~21 days processing
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Scale-up Worker Visa

For highly skilled workers joining fast-growing UK businesses (scale-ups).

$3,791~21 days processing
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Innovator Founder Visa

For experienced entrepreneurs establishing an innovative, viable, and scalable business in the UK.

$3,436~28 days processing
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Graduate Visa

Post-study work visa for international students who completed a UK degree — 2 years (3 for PhD).

$3,791~2 months processing
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Student Visa

For international students aged 16+ studying at UK educational institutions.

$2,225~21 days processing
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Youth Mobility Scheme

For young people (18-30) from eligible countries to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.

$1,598~21 days processing
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UK Ancestry Visa

For Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent — work freely without sponsorship.

$7,536~21 days processing
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Standard Visitor Visa

Short-stay visa for tourism, business visits, and permitted activities up to 6 months.

$163~21 days processing