Working in the UK is a dream for many Nepalese citizens. While some pursue their higher education in the UK and land a job, others gain expertise in their skills whilst looking for opportunities to broaden their career prospects in the UK. In order to work in the UK, the government mandates to apply for a valid UK work visa to stay, work and live in the UK for a given period of time.
If you are a student aspiring to study and take up a job in the UK or a professional aspiring to work in the UK, this blog will aid you in understanding the different types of work visas and choosing the apt one for you!
Two Major Types of Work Visas in the UK for Nepalese
1. Long-term work visas
2. Short-term work visas
What are long-term work visas in the UK?
All long-term work visas fall under the Tier 2 visa category. Candidates applying for long-term work visas must have gained sponsorship from an employer in the UK whilst approved by the immigration office. The different types of Tier 2 work visas are:
- Health and Care Worker visa
- Intra-company visas
- International Sportsperson visa
- Skilled Worker visa
Intra-company work-visa
The Intra-Company visa is also known as a transfer visa. When MNCs send their employees to the UK branch to perform a skilled role, they are required to sponsor the intra-company work visa to their employees. In order to be eligible for applying for this visa, the employee must have worked for the respective employer/organisation for a minimum of 12 months.
Health and Care Worker visa
Qualified-cum-trained nurses, doctors and other allied healthcare professionals from other countries can apply for work visas through the health and care worker visa category. Dependent children and partners of the applicant can travel and stay in the UK until the work visa tenure.
International Sportsperson Visa
The International Sportsperson visa is applicable for qualified sports coaches and elite sportspersons who have achieved immensely in their home country and received accolades internationally. To be eligible to apply for this visa, candidates must have attained sponsorship from recognised sports governing bodies in the UK on a short-term or long-term contract.
Skilled Worker Visa
All nationalities with a valid offer from an employer in the UK can apply for the Skilled Worker Visa. Dependent children and partners of applicants can stay in the UK until the duration of the work visa.
