Health and Care Visa costs
The application fee for this visa depends on your intended period of stay. The application for up to 3 years will cost £284 per person, while the application for more than 3 years will be £551 per person. You would be exempt from paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS fee) under this route.
You must also be able to prove that you can support yourself financially when you come to the UK. That means having at least £1,270 in your bank account readily available for up to 28 days before your application is made.
There are additional costs that must also be considered, such as fees for legal assistance, which is highly advisable to receive your Health and Care Worker Visa on the first attempt. This is because the Administrative Review or Appeal Process can prove to be extremely time-consuming as well as costly.
Family Members & Unmarried Partners:
Health & Care Worker Visa holders can bring dependents to the UK, except care workers (SOC 6145) or senior care workers (SOC 6146) from 11 March 2024. However, there are exceptions:
~ This change does not apply to a Worker who has held or applied for the Skilled Worker Visa or Health and Care Visa before 11 March 2024
~ If your Child is born in the UK, you may also add them as your Dependent.
Therefore if the above exceptions apply, you may still apply for the Dependent Visas during your Visa sponsorship for partner or children have not joined you on the Health & Care Worker Visa route.
Dependents enjoy the right to work (in the NHS or elsewhere) and study.
ILR through the Health and Care Workers Visa
As your visa lasts up to 5 years before needing to be extended, it is a great option for health and care workers who are seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain. As you will have met the requirement of 5-years of stay, you can work towards further requirements such as passing the Life in the UK Test.
If you are a health or care professional seeking a path towards ILR or eventual British Citizenship, the Health and Care Workers Visa offers a clear and achievable route.
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