UK Work Visas
UK Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Visa
The Temporary Workers (Tier 5) are available to those want to come to the United Kingdom to undertake short-term, temporary work. This category accommodates certain categories of temporary workers immigrating to the UK who do not qualify for a Sponsored Worker (Tier 2) visa.
There are Six subcategories of Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting, Charity Workers, Religious Workers, Government Authorised Exchange and International Agreementand Youth Mobility Scheme .
Assessment for Businesses
Assessment for Employees
Temporary Workers (Tier 5) Basic Requirements
The basic requirement for this visa is to score a minimum of 40 points for ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ and available maintenance (funds).
In the first instance, a prospective sponsor will apply to the UK Border Agency in order to be granted a licence. When successfully licensed, a sponsor can apply for a number of certificates of sponsorship, which they can then present to the people whom they intend to sponsor. Once a prospective employee has been allocated a certificate of sponsorship, he or she will be eligible to apply for UK entry clearance.
Assessment for Businesses
Assessment for Employees
Temporary Workers (Tier 5) Visa Entitlements
The maximum duration of leave is 24 months and switching to other visa categories is not permitted. Eligible dependents will be admitted but will only be permitted to work in the UK if the principle applicant is afforded more than 12 months leave.
Assessment for Businesses
Assessment for Employees
Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Visa Processing Time and Costs
| TIER 5 (TEMPORARY WORKER) | OUTSIDE THE UK (ENTRY CLEARANCE) | INSIDE THE UK (FLR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Main Application Fee | UK£200 | UK£200 |
| Government Partner Application Fee | UK£200 | UK£150* |
| Government Child Application Fee | UK£200 | UK£150* |
| 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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The Tier 1 (General) visa gives highly skilled workers the opportunity to come to the UK without a job offer to live and work temporarily. This route is currently closed to new applicants and only those who are already in the UK and want to extend their visas may apply. -
Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Visa
The Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visa provides international graduates in the UK an opportunity to find work in the UK without a sponsor. -
Tier 2 (General) Visa
The Tier 2 (General) visa allows those with a job offer from a UK-based organisation to live and work in the UK as a sponsored worker. -
Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer)
The Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) visa allows those with an offer of transfer or secondment to live and work in the UK as a sponsored worker. -
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Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme)
The Youth Mobility Scheme allows 18 - 30 year olds from participating countries an opportunity to holiday and work in the UK for up to two (2) years. -
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The category for Bulgarians & Romanians is designed to allow Bulgarian and Romanian nationals to start their own business or work in the UK. -
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A Domestic Worker visa allows domestics working for an overseas employer in a private household to accompany their employer when they visit or move to the UK. -
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A Sole Representative permit allows a representative of an overseas company to set up a branch or subsidiary of the company in the UK.
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