Work Visa Categories For The UK In 2024 (With And Without Job Offer)

December 11, 2023Last Updated: December 11, 2023

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Work visa Categories For The UK In 2024 (With And Without Job Offer)

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Introduction

The UK has been always in demand for candidates looking for Work, and study. In this post, I will tell you about the different types of UK Work Visas with and without a Job offer. Additionally, there are many UK Companies that Sponsor work visas. The thing is to apply for the right Visa. The UK Work Visa can be applied online. Many of these work visas can be renewed indefinitely.

There are several types of UK work visas available, each with its eligibility requirements and benefits. I have covered everything in this post. The Visa Cost, its requirements, and who can apply. The List of the most common types of UK work visas is given below.

Some of the well-known Work Visas for the UK are:

Popular Work Visas

Skilled Worker visa
Health and Care Worker visa

UK Work Visas Without Job Offer

These Visas do not need a Job offer from the UK.

British National (Overseas) visa
Graduate visa
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
India Young Professionals Scheme visa
Apply for the Global Talent visa
UK Ancestry visa
High Potential Individual (HPI) visa

Temporary Work Visas

Seasonal Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Government Authorised Exchange Visa (Temporary Work)
Creative Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Religious Worker visa (Temporary Work)
Charity Worker visa (Temporary Work)

Other UK Work Permits

International Sportsperson visa
Minister of Religion visa (T2)
Scale-up Worker visa
International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)

1) UK Skilled Worker Visa

The Skilled worker Visa is the most common visa previously known as the Tier 2 Visa. This Visa is generally for qualified applicants who have been offered a Job in a UK Company from a UK Employer.

Stay Duration: 5 Years, and then renewable

2) UK Health and Care Worker visa

The UK health and Care Worker Visa is the most in-demand visa. Health and Care has been added to the list of shortage of occupation. Care workers earn a minimum of 20,000 to 40,000 pounds/month. It is the most in-demand profession.

Visa Type: Health and Care Worker Visa
Stay Duration: 5 Years, renewable

3) UK Work Visas Without Job Offer

All of these Visas do not require a Job offer from the UK Employer. Click on each link and check the requirements, cost, and application process.

British National (Overseas) visa
Graduate visa
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
India Young Professionals Scheme visa
Apply for the Global Talent visa
UK Ancestry visa
High Potential Individual (HPI) visa

4) Seasonal Worker visa (Temporary Work)

The UK Seasonal work Visa is a temporary visa that allows people to work in Agriculture, and horticulture sectors such as Fruit Picking, Packing, Vegetables, and flowers for up to 6 Months

Stay Duration: 6 Months
Visa Type: Seasonal Worker Visa
Previous Experience: No
Education: Basic

5) Creative Work Visa

The UK Creative work visa allows one to work in the creative industries, for example, as an actor, dancer, musician, or film crew member.

Application Process: UK Creative Work Visa

6) UK Charity Work Visa

This Visa allows individuals who want to do unpaid voluntary work for a charity. You can stay for one year.

Application Process: Charity Visa

7) Government Authorized Exchange visa

This visa allows you to come to the UK for an internship, training, research program, or work experience.

Application Process: Govt Authorized Exchange Visa

Other work visas and permits

UK Work Visa Requirements

You can not get a UK Work Visa without a Certificate of sponsorship or a Job offer for these Visas:

UK Skilled Worker visa
UK Health and Care Worker Visa
Seasonal Worker visa
Scale Up Visa
International Sportsperson visa
Minister of Religion visa
Senior or Specialist Worker visa
Expansion Worker visa
Service Supplier visa
Secondment Worker visa
Creative Worker visa
International Agreement visa
Charity Worker visa

To get a Certificate of sponsorship you need to apply in the UK Licensed Sponsorship company. The List of the UK Licensed sponsorship company is available online at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-licensed-sponsors-workers