This section outlines what types of visas are available for people moving to the UK to work.

Tier 2 Sponsored Skilled Worker

This section explains how you can come or stay in the skilled worker category (Tier 2) under our points-based system to work in the United Kingdom, includes Sportspersons. Replaces the work permit catergory.

Temporary Workers & Youth Mobility

This section contains information about the routes available to temporary workers who want to come to the United Kingdom including the Youth Mobility Scheme which replaces the Working Holidaymaker scheme

Tier 1 (Highly Skilled)

Formerly known as the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme

Work permit

Information for those who require a work permit to work in the UK

UK Ancestry / Grandparent

Visas if your grandparents were born in the UK