UK Work Visas
UK Domestic Worker Visa
The Domestic Worker visa allows overseas employers to bring their domestic workers with them when visiting or moving to the UK. A domestic worker may include a cleaner, chauffeur, gardener, cook, nanny or carer in a private household.
Domestic Worker Visa Requirements
To qualify for a Domestic Worker visa, applicants must have been employed as a domestic worker in their employer's private household for at least one (1) year and intend to work full-time as their domestic worker in the UK. Furthermore, applicants must:
- be 18 – 65 years of age;
- intend to travel to the UK with their employer;
- not intend to undertake any other employment in the UK; and
- be able to support themselves without any recourse to public funds.
Domestic Worker visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.
Domestic Worker Visa Entitlements
A Domestic Worker visa entitles the holder to live and work in the UK for their employer. A Domestic Worker visa is usually granted for an initial period of 6 months if your employer is coming to the UK as a visitor or 12 months if your employer is coming to the UK for longer and extensions may be granted.
Spouses and unmarried children under 18 years of age may be included on the visa application to accompany their spouse or parent to the UK.
The Domestic Worker visa may lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) which entitles individuals to permanent residency in the UK.
Domestic Worker Visa Processing Time and Costs
| OVERSEAS DOMESTIC WORKER | 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£275/550* |
| Premium Migration Service | US$1999 | |
| 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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