UK Medical professionals immigration UPDATE

Check how the new Brexit rules affect you

The United Kingdom has now finished its transition period post-Brexit and the new immigration system is fully in force. Here, we provide a summary of the main points that you need to be aware of in relation to immigration in the UK

This page provides an overview of the changes to the immigration process in the UK and should be used for informational purposes only. These materials do not constitute legal advice, please use the official Government website for the latest advice: https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa

SOURCE: https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa

Deadline 30th of June

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Eligibility

Check if your job is eligible. Before you can find out if your job is eligible, you need to know its 4-digit occupation code. If you do not know your code, you can search for your job in the ONS occupation coding tool.

Level of English

You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply, unless you did this in a previous successful visa application.

https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/knowledge-of-english

You must prove you can read, write, speak and understand English to at least level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale.

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if:

you’re a national of one of the following countries: check the official website
you’re sponsored to work as a doctor, dentist, nurse or midwife.

How much it costs

When you apply for a Health and Care Worker visa, you’ll need to have enough money to:

pay the application fee
- up to 3 years - £232 per person
- more than 3 years - £464 per person
support yourself when you arrive in the UK - you’ll usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you’re exempt)

Check for more information the website of gov.uk

If your employer can support you instead:

Your certificate of sponsorship must confirm this. Your employer will need to complete the ‘sponsor certifies maintenance’ section on your certificate. This is under ‘Additional data’.

Settlement Scheme

If someone enters the UK prior to 30 December 2020, they have until 30 June 2021 to apply for pre-settled or settled status. This will be the easiest way to enter the UK if an individual plans to work in the UK on a permanent basis.
EU citizens already living in the UK by 31 December and their families do not have to go through the new system but instead can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, and have until 30 June 2021 to do so.

POINTS BASED SYSTEM
Applications under the new points based system opened on 1 December 2020. An employer will need a sponsor licence for an individual to apply to work in the UK under this scheme.

Points Based System

There is a fast-track entry system for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals

SKILLED WORKER VISA
Health and Care Visa: Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
Does everyone need a visa?
Citizens of EU countries who were living in the UK before the end of 2020 can apply for the EU Settlement Scheme.
They have until 30 June 2021 to apply for settled status.
Health and Care Visa: Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
Does everyone need a visa?
Citizens of EU countries who were living in the UK before the end of 2020 can apply for the EU Settlement Scheme.
They have until 30 June 2021 to apply for settled status.

Apply for a Skilled Worker visa. You’ll be asked if you’re applying for a Health and Care Worker Visa as part of your application - make sure you choose ‘yes’.

Once you’ve started your application, you can save your form and complete it later.
They have until 30 June 2021 to apply for settled status.

APPLY

Apply from outside the UK

You must apply online for a Health and Care Worker Visa.
Check which documents you’ll need to apply.
Your partner or children will need to apply separately.

Apply from inside the UK (extend or switch their visa)

Apply for your partner or child’s visa at the same time as you apply to extendor switch your own visa. This includes children who were born or have turned 18 during your stay.

How to apply: click here