Health and Care Visa
Health and Care Visa
The Health and Care visa is for overseas workers with specialist skills to come to the UK to
work for licensed employers in eligible roles. The visa is open to specific healthcare
professionals including doctors, registered nurses, pharmacists, as well as adult social care
Workers.
Successful applicants can work in the UK for a period of up to five years and can apply to
extend their visa as many time as they like, provided they remain eligible.
The Health and Care Visa is valid for up to 5 years, after this time you can apply to extend
your visa if you wish to continue working in the UK. Providing that you continue to meet the
eligibility requirements then you can extend your Health and Care visa as many times as
you like. If you want to make the UK your permanent home then you may also be eligible
to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after residing in the country for at least 5 years on
this visa.
Whois eligible for the Health and Care visa?
Qualified doctors, nurses, health professionals and adult social care professionals are
eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa.