{"id":8929,"date":"2026-01-03T01:49:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=8929"},"modified":"2026-01-04T01:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T20:27:39","slug":"uk-work-visa-for-indians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Work Visa for Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to work in the UK? If you are an Indian citizen, you must apply for a UK work visa before you can start working there. There are different types of work visas and each visa is meant for a specific job, skill level or purpose. Every UK work visa has its own rules and requirements. In this blog, we will talk about who can apply for  United Kingdom work visa for Indians, required documents, visa fees, and the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e78d45cde93\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e78d45cde93\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e78d45cde93\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\" title=\"UK Work Visa for Indians\">UK Work Visa for Indians<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#Eligibility_Criteria_to_get_a_UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria to get a UK Work Visa for Indians \">Eligibility Criteria to get a UK Work Visa for Indians <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#Types_of_UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\" title=\"Types of UK Work Visa for Indians\">Types of UK Work Visa for Indians<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#1_Health_and_Care_Worker_Visa_in_the_UK\" title=\"1. Health and Care Worker Visa in the UK\">1. Health and Care Worker Visa in the UK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#2_Skilled_Worker_Visa\" title=\"2. Skilled Worker Visa\">2. Skilled Worker Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#3_Graduate_Visa\" title=\"3. Graduate Visa\">3. Graduate Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#4_India_Young_Professionals_Scheme_Visa\" title=\"4. India Young Professionals Scheme Visa\">4. India Young Professionals Scheme Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#5_Global_Talent_Visa\" title=\"5. Global Talent Visa\">5. Global Talent Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#6_High_Potential_Individual_HPI_Visa\" title=\"6. High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa\">6. High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#General_Documents_required_for_UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\" title=\"General Documents required&nbsp; for UK Work Visa for Indians \">General Documents required&nbsp; for UK Work Visa for Indians <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#How_can_an_Indian_apply_for_a_UK_Work_Visa\" title=\"How can an Indian apply for a UK Work Visa?\">How can an Indian apply for a UK Work Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#UK_Work_Visa_Processing_Time_in_India\" title=\"UK Work Visa Processing Time in India\">UK Work Visa Processing Time in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ&nbsp;\">FAQ&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/03\/uk-work-visa-for-indians\/#Why_Choose_Itzeazy\" title=\"Why Choose Itzeazy?\">Why Choose Itzeazy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">UK Work Visa for Indians<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various types of UK work visas, such as Skilled Worker visas, Health and Care visas, Exceptional Work visas, temporary work visas, and others. Applicants must meet certain criteria such as holding a valid passport, having a job offer, sufficient funds, and good English proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_to_get_a_UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Eligibility Criteria to get a UK Work Visa for Indians <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In the UK points-based immigration system, the number of points you score determines your eligibility for UK Work visa for Indians. Applicants must score a minimum of 70 points. The points are awarded for the following and it is mandatory<\/span> &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>IELTS\/TOEFL\/PTE score of 5 or above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having a sponsor and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belonging to the age group of 25 to 44 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least one year of relevant work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satisfactory qualifications in the chosen field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of at least 15 years of education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequate funds to support the stay in the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">Types of UK Work Visa for Indians<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Health_and_Care_Worker_Visa_in_the_UK\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">1. Health and Care Worker Visa in the UK<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This visa is for individuals working in the medical sector and allows them to stay and work with the NHS, an NHS supplier, or in adult social care. The Health and Care Worker visa permits a stay of up to five years and can be extended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Requirements for Health and Care worker visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be a qualified doctor, nurse, healthcare professional, or adult social care professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in eligible health or social care role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be employed by a UK employer approved by the Home Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet the minimum salary requirement for the job role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Skilled_Worker_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">2. Skilled Worker Visa<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Skilled Worker visa allows individuals to stay and work in the UK for an approved employer, even in UK waters. This visa permits a stay of up to five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Requirements for a Skilled worker visa<\/span> &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Employment with UK employer approved by the Home Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The job role must be listed as an eligible occupation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The minimum salary requirement must be met based on the job role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Graduate_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3. Graduate Visa<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate visa allows individuals to stay and work in the UK for up to two years after completing higher education at a UK university<span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even the duration of stay period lasts for 3 years if you are in doctoral education like PhD level in the UK. A graduate visa provides you an offer to work in the UK without a job offer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Requirements for Graduate visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Presence in the UK at the time of application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A valid UK Student visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of a course approved by the UK Home Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_India_Young_Professionals_Scheme_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>4. India Young Professionals Scheme Visa<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is specifically for a particular age group such as 18-30 allowed to stay and work in the UK for 2 years. India Young Professionals scheme visa allows you to work in the UK even without a job offer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Eligibility for India Young Professional scheme visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Indian citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age between 18 and 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting the required qualification criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Savings of at least \u00a32,530<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Global_Talent_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>5. Global Talent Visa<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global talent visa is for the potential leaders of any field such as academia or research, arts and culture, or digital technology. You must be at least 18 years old or above. You must apply for an endorsement to prove as the potential leader for a global talent visa or you have won some eligible award. A global talent visa allows one to stay and work in the UK for up to 5 years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_High_Potential_Individual_HPI_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>6. High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">This type of visa allows you to stay and work for 2 years and you must be awarded an eligible qualification such as a PhD or other doctoral degree in the last 5 years. With an HPI visa, you can do your job, be self-employed, stay with your spouse and children, and travel to and from the UK. But you can&#8217;t apply for a permanent residency, extend the visa, won&#8217;t be able to get public funds or pensions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Documents_required_for_UK_Work_Visa_for_Indians\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">General Documents required&nbsp; for UK Work Visa for Indians <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Certificate of Sponsorship\u2019s Reference number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A Passport valid for at least 6 months.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">English Language Score Card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cover Letter<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tuberculosis Test Clearance Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Proof of funds statement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Certificate of the Sponsorship reference number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Proof of English language knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Valid passport<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Title of your job and annual salary<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Occupation code of your job<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Employer\u2019s name and sponsor license number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Evidence of personal savings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Criminal records certificate (for some jobs)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">ATAS certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;\">UK Work Visa Fees<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Visa Type<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Application Fee<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Stay Period<\/span><\/td><td>\n<div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Minimum Fund Required (\u00a3)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Health and Care Worker<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3284<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3 years<\/span><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a31,270<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3551<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">More than 3 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"6\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Skilled Worker<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3719 (applying from outside)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3 years<\/span><\/td><td rowspan=\"6\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a31,270<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a31,420 (applying from outside)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">More than 3 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3827 (applying from inside)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a31,636 (applying from inside)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">More than 3 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3551 (job on immigration salary list)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a31,084 (job on immigration salary list)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">More than 3 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Graduate<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3822<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">India Young Professionals Scheme<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3298<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a32,530<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Global Talent<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3716<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Not specified<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">(Endorsement: \u00a3524, Visa: \u00a3192)<\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">High Potential Individual (HPI)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3210 (applying outside)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td><td rowspan=\"3\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a31,270<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3252 (applying inside)<\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a3822 (application fee)<\/span><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_an_Indian_apply_for_a_UK_Work_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">How can an Indian apply for a UK Work Visa?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here are the steps to apply for a UK work visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> Choose the right Visa type<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> Get a job offer from a genuine UK employer approved by the Home office with a valid certificate or sponsorship.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apply online at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk\/sort\/live-in-crown-dependency\/skilled_worker_out_uk?uid=da92b392-34f1-4d4f-aee2-104c0afdb8b2&amp;cookiesPreferencesURL=https%3A%2F%2Fapply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk%2Fdashboard%2Fcookies&amp;cookiesPolicyDomain=apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk&amp;showBanner=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK work visa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> application portal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> Pay the fees as per the visa type.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> Book an appointment at the nearest visa application center for further procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> Attend the interview for document verification, biometric submission, and interrogation. Make sure you bring all the required documents.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> Wait for processing which may take 3-4 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> If approved visa will be delivered to you by post at the current location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_Work_Visa_Processing_Time_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\">UK Work Visa Processing Time in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here are the processing time for UK work visa:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Work Visa Type<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Processing Time<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Health and Care Worker<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3 weeks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Skilled Worker<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">8 weeks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Graduate<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">8 weeks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">India Young Professionals Scheme<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3 weeks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Global Talent<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">8 weeks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">High Potential Individual (HPI)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">8 weeks<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/06\/27\/most-powerful-passport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Most Powerful Passport in the World<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/07\/how-to-change-ecr-to-ecnr-in-indian-passport-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Change ECR To ECNR In Indian Passport Online<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/22\/ecr-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ECR Countries<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">FAQ<\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How can an Indian apply for a Skilled Worker Visa UK online?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you have a UK job offer with sponsorship, you apply online, pay the visa and health fees, prove your English, get TB test, upload documents, and either scan your passport using an app or visit VFS for fingerprints. Decision usually comes in 3 weeks (or 5 days if you pay extra).<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Where are the UK Visa Application Centres in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>VFS Global is the official partner of UK Visas and Immigration in India. You can visit the VFS Global website to find the UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) locations and get the information you need to apply for your UK work visa<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Where are the UK Consulates and Embassy located in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The Britain High Commission is located in New Delhi and the other Deputy Commissions are situated at: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How much is a 3 year work visa for the UK?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Application fee for a Skilled Worker visa of up to 3 years is \u20b997026 and \u20b974,441 if the job is listed on the Immigration Salary List.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is there 2 year work visa for the UK?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, there are two simple ways to stay and work in the UK for about 2 years without having high-paying job offer. One is the India young professionals scheme. If you\u2019re between 18 to 30 and have degree, you need to enter ballot.  If you\u2019re selected, you can live and work in the UK for 2 years without a job offer. The other is the graduate visa. If you have studied in the UK and finished a degree, you can stay back and work for 2 years after graduation<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How can an Indian apply for a Skilled Worker Visa UK online?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>If you have a UK job offer with sponsorship, you apply online, pay the visa and health fees, prove your English, get TB test, upload documents, and either scan your passport using an app or visit VFS for fingerprints. 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You can visit the VFS Global website to find the UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) locations and get the information you need to apply for your UK work visa<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Where are the UK Consulates and Embassy located in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>The Britain High Commission is located in New Delhi and the other Deputy Commissions are situated at: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How much is a 3 year work visa for the UK?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Application fee for a Skilled Worker visa of up to 3 years is \u20b997026 and \u20b974,441 if the job is listed on the Immigration Salary List.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is there 2 year work visa for the UK?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, there are two simple ways to stay and work in the UK for about 2 years without having high-paying job offer. One is the India young professionals scheme. If you\u2019re between 18 to 30 and have degree, you need to enter ballot.  If you\u2019re selected, you can live and work in the UK for 2 years without a job offer. The other is the graduate visa. 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If you are an Indian citizen, you must apply for a UK work visa before you can start working there. There are different types of work visas and each visa is meant for a specific job, skill level or purpose. 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