You may be eligible to apply for a Care Worker Visa in the UK if you have a confirmed job offer from a UK-based care home or a domiciliary care provider that holds a valid sponsor licence and is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The application for a Care Worker Visa must be submitted to the Home Office UKVI in line with the requirements outlined in Appendix Skilled Worker of the Immigration Rules.
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- Key Requirements
- Applications
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- Frequently Asked Questions
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Key Requirements for Care Worker and Senior Care Worker Visas:
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Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS):
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For Care Workers, a CoS must be assigned under the Skilled Occupation Code 6145.
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For Senior Care Workers, a CoS must be assigned under the Skilled Occupation Code 6146.
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Shortage Occupation Status:
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Both Care Worker (6145) and Senior Care Worker (6146) roles are included in the Shortage Occupations list as per Appendix Shortage Occupations of the Immigration Rules, which can provide certain benefits, including reduced salary thresholds.
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Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Exemption:
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Care Workers and Senior Care Workers are exempt from paying the IHS, as these roles fall under the Health and Care Worker visa category, providing significant cost savings.
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Dependent Sponsorship:
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Care Workers and Senior Care Workers who applied for their initial Care Worker Visa before 11 March 2024 are eligible to sponsor their dependants, including partners and children under 18, to join them in the UK.
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Applications for Care Worker Visa UK
The following are various applications for a care worker visa UK for which our specialist team of UK immigration solicitors can provide expert legal services:
- Entry Clearance for Care Worker Visa
- Switching to a Care Worker Visa UK
- Extension of Care Worker Visa UK
- ILR as a Care Worker
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following are various Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the care worker visa UK:
A Care Worker Visa is a type of Skilled Worker Visa that allows overseas care workers and senior care workers to live and work in the UK, provided they have a job offer from a UK-based care provider with a valid sponsor licence and are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
To be eligible for a Care Worker Visa, you must:
- Have a confirmed job offer from a UK sponsor holding a valid sponsor licence.
- Be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for a role under the Skilled Occupation Code 6145 (Care Worker) or 6146 (Senior Care Worker).
- Meet the English language requirement.
- Earn a salary that meets the minimum threshold as specified in the Immigration Rules.
Yes, both Care Worker (6145) and Senior Care Worker (6146) roles are included in the Immigration Salary list (formerly known as the Shortage Occupations list), which provides certain benefits such as reduced salary thresholds.
No, Care Workers and Senior Care Workers are exempt from paying the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) as these roles fall under the Health and Care Worker visa category.
Yes, Care Workers and Senior Care Workers who applied for their initial care worker or senior care worker visa before 11 March 2024 can sponsor their dependants, including their partner and children under the age of 18, to join them in the UK.
A Care Worker Visa is typically granted for up to 5 years, after which you can apply for an extension or settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the UK if you meet the eligibility requirements. The grant period is according to the job end date in the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). It is common for the care workers and senior care workers to be sponsored for 3 years or 5 years.
You must apply online through the Home Office UKVI website, using the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) provided by your UK employer. You will also need to provide supporting documents, pay the relevant fees, and attend a biometric appointment as part of the application process.
Typical documents include:
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference number
- Valid passport or travel document
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- Proof of personal savings (if required)
- Criminal record certificate (if applying from outside the UK)
- TB test results (if applicable, when applying from outside the UK)
Yes, you can switch to a Care Worker Visa from certain other visa categories if you are already in the UK, provided you meet the eligibility requirements.
Yes, after 5 years on a Care Worker Visa, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, subject to meeting the residency and other eligibility criteria.