Foreign Visa News

 Domestic work visa in UK Overview You can apply for a visa to visit the UK with your employer if you: are a domestic worker in a private household have worked for your employer for at least one year are from outside the  European Economic Area (EEA)  and Switzerland meet the other  eligibility requirements Domestic workers include: cleaners chauffeurs cooks those providing personal care for the employer and their family nannies How long it will take You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK. You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks when you apply from outside the UK. Find out about paying for a faster decision . Fees It costs £516 for a visa as a domestic worker in a private household. How long you can stay You can use this visa to visit the UK with your employer for up to 6 months. You must return home at the end of the 6 months or when your employer returns home, whichever is sooner. What you can and cannot do You can: stay in the UK i

Charity Work visa in UK Overview You can apply for a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker - Charity Worker) visa if: you want to do unpaid voluntary work for a charity you’re from outside the  European Economic Area ( EEA )  and Switzerland you meet the other  eligibility requirements Sponsorship You must have a  certificate of sponsorship  from a licensed employer before you can apply to come to the UK to work. The work you do in the UK must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation. How long it will take The earliest you can apply for a visa is 3 months before the date you’re due to start work. This date is on your certificate of sponsorship. You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks when you apply from outside the UK. Find out about paying for a faster decision . Fees How much you pay for a visa depends who you’re applying for. Who you’re applying for Fee You £244 If you’re a citizen of Turkey or Macedonia £189 All dependants £244 each Healthcare surcharge You’ll also have to