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United Kingdom visa readiness

Standard Visitor, Student and Skilled Worker routes.

Visa routes

Standard Visitor Visa

Tourism, business or family visits.

Typical processing: 3-6 weeks

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Student Visa

Study with a licensed sponsor.

Typical processing: 3-8 weeks

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Skilled Worker Visa

Sponsored skilled employment.

Typical processing: 3-8 weeks

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Standard Visitor (Business)

Permitted business activities as a visitor.

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Visitor in Transit Visa

Transiting the UK to a third country.

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Spouse / Partner Visa

Joining a British or settled partner.

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Marriage Visitor Visa

Marrying or forming a civil partnership in the UK.

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Child Student Visa

Students aged 4-17 at independent schools.

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Short-term Study (English Language)

English language courses of 6-11 months.

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Graduate Route Visa

Post-study work for UK graduates.

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Health and Care Worker Visa

Eligible NHS and care roles.

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Global Talent Visa

Endorsed leaders in academia, arts or tech.

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Innovator Founder Visa

Endorsed innovative business founders.

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Youth Mobility Scheme Visa

Ages 18-35 from eligible countries.

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Senior or Specialist Worker Visa

Global Business Mobility intra-company transfer.

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Applies to every United Kingdom visa route

United Kingdom sets these rules nationally, so they are the same whichever route you apply on.

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