UK Health & Care Worker Visa
For eligible health and social care roles with a licensed sponsor. Rules for care roles have tightened, so we check current eligibility first.
Overview
This visa is for eligible health and social care jobs with a licensed UK employer. It has lower fees than the standard Skilled Worker visa, and holders are exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Key points
Who can apply
- Doctors, nurses and other eligible health professionals
- Applicants with a valid job offer
- Applicants who meet English language requirements
Eligibility details
- You have a job offer in an eligible health or social care role from a licensed sponsor
- Your employer gives you a Certificate of Sponsorship
- You meet the English language requirement
- Lower application fees apply, and you do not pay the Immigration Health Surcharge
- Social care recruitment rules have tightened, so check the current list
How OvalArc helps
- Free assessmentWe review your age, education, work history and language score.
- Route planYou receive options with costs and timelines in writing.
- DocumentsWe prepare and check every document before filing.
- Filing and follow-upWe submit, track and respond to the authority.
Costs and timelines
- Government application and biometrics fees
- Language test and credential or skills assessment fees
- Medical exam, police certificates and translations
- Our service fee, set out in your written agreement
Government fees and processing times change. Your adviser gives the current figures from the official source.
Documents we usually need
- Valid passport
- Education certificates and mark sheets
- Work experience and reference letters
- Language test result (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF or other)
- Police clearance and medical when required
- Proof of funds and civil documents
The exact list depends on your case.
Mistakes to avoid
- Submitting documents that do not match each other
- Missing deadlines in an invitation or request letter
- Hiding past refusals or travel history
- Relying on outdated rules from old web pages
Common questions
Can you guarantee approval?
No. Only the immigration authority decides. We improve the quality of your application and tell you the real odds.
How long does it take?
Processing times change. Your adviser gives the current official estimate during your consultation.
What if my application is refused?
We review the refusal reasons with you and explain your options, such as reapplying with stronger evidence or choosing another route.
Can my family come with me?
Often yes. Spouses and dependent children can usually be included or can follow, depending on the route.
Please note: OvalArc is a private advisory service and not a government agency. Decisions are made only by the relevant authorities and no outcome is guaranteed. Rules, fees and processing times change often, so please confirm on the official government website.
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