UK Work Visas
Overseas Domestic Worker
The Domestic Worker visa category allows overseas employersto bring their domestic workers with them when visiting the United Kingdom for up to 6 months. Domestic workers in private households can include cleaners, chauffeurs, gardeners, cooks, nannies and carers. They must be employed in the UK in the employer's house or in a house that they use regularly.
Assessment for Businesses
Assessment for Employees
Overseas Domestic Worker Basic Requirements
Applicants must have been employed as a domestic worker in the same employer's household overseas for at least one (1) year immediately before applying to enter the UK in this capacity.
Visa holders will need to accommodate and support themselves without recourse to public funds.
Assessment for Businesses
Assessment for Employees
Overseas Domestic Worker Visa Entitlements
Successful applicants will initially be given permission to live in the UK for a maximum of 6 months or when the employer returns home whichever is sooner. Subject to meeting certain legal requirements, the UK Border Agency will not extend their permission to stay past 6 months or past the time that the employer is in the UK. From 6 April 2012, Domestic workers are not able to settle in the UK, and are not able to bring theier dependants with them. Applicants who entered via this route before the 6th of April 2012 will still be able to apply for ILR in the UK.
Assessment for Businesses
Assessment for Employees
Domestic Worker Visa Processing Time and Costs
| OVERSEAS DOMESTIC WORKER | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£270 | NA |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£270 | NA |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£270 | NA |
| Premium Migration Service | US$1999 | |
| Processing Times | 1-12 weeks | 4-16 weeks |
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