UK Visitor Visas
Clinical Attachment Visa And Dental Observer Post Visa UK
Overseas doctors or dentists who wish to work in the United Kingdom may undertake periods of clinical attachments or dental observation posts in order to familiarise themselves with UK working practices. These clinical attachments and dental observation posts are unpaid and involve observation only and not treatment of patients.
Medical Clinical Attachment & Dental Observer Post Visa Requirements
Must be a graduate from a medical or dental school;
- Must intend to undertake a clinical attachment or dental observation post in the UK ;
- Can provide documentary evidence of the clinical attachment or dental observation post,
- Must intend to leave the UK when their permission to stay expires, unless they have been given permission to stay as:
Medical Clinical Attachment & Dental Observer Post Visa Entitlements
Applicants who are granted residence under this category of visa are allowed to enter in the UK for a maximum of six (6) months. These clinical attachments and dental observation posts are unpaid and involve observation only and not treatment of patients.
At the end of the six (6) month period, applicants will be expected to leave the UK unless they are granted leave to remain as:
- a postgraduate doctor or dentist; or
- a work permit holder for employment as a doctor or dentist.
Medical Clinical Attachment & Dental Observer Post Visa Processing Time and Costs
| DENTAL OBSERVER POST/MEDI. CLINICAL ATTACHMENT | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£265 | UK£550 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£265 | UK£275/550* |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£265 | UK£150/500* |
| Short Travel Visa Application Guide** | US$399 | |
| Premium Migration Service | US$999 | |
| Processing Times | 1-12 weeks | 4-16 weeks |
* The reduced fee will be applicable when the dependent applies at the same time with the main applicant.
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