UK Healthcare Immigration
Health & Care Worker Visa
Work Legally in the UK Healthcare Sector Under the Points-Based System
Legate Hub provides expert immigration support for doctors, nurses, carers, and healthcare employers across the NHS, private healthcare, and adult social care sectors.
Healthcare Immigration Support
- Health & Care Worker Visa applications
- NHS sponsorship guidance
- Care worker sponsorship support
- Certificate of Sponsorship assistance
- Employer compliance guidance
- Settlement and ILR planning
What is the Health & Care Worker Visa?
The Health and Care Worker Visa enables eligible healthcare professionals to work for approved UK healthcare and care sector employers.
The route forms part of the UK Skilled Worker immigration system and offers reduced fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Eligible applicants may include doctors, nurses, care workers, paramedics, allied health professionals, and adult social care staff.
Legate Hub assists applicants and sponsoring employers with compliance, sponsorship, and Home Office application requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Confirmed UK healthcare sector job offer
- Valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Eligible healthcare occupation code
- English language requirement compliance
- Minimum salary threshold satisfaction
- Professional registration where required
Application Process & Processing Times
Legate Hub supports healthcare professionals and employers throughout the full visa process, from sponsorship preparation to Home Office submission.
| Application Type | Typical Timeframe* |
|---|---|
| Outside the UK | Approximately 4 weeks |
| Inside the UK (switch or extension) | Approximately 3 weeks |
| Priority Service | Approximately 5 working days |
Processing times may vary depending on Home Office workload, verification checks, and sponsorship validation.
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