This route applies only to qualifying roles and employers. Job, sponsor, occupation code, pay, professional requirements, and current immigration rules all matter.
Who this route suits
Eligible health professionals with qualifying sponsored employment.
Eligible roles and employers
Roles must be with the NHS, an NHS supplier, or an adult social care employer. The occupation must be on the eligible list for Health and Care Worker visas.
Professional registration
Many health professionals also need to obtain UK professional registration (e.g., NMC for nurses, GMC for doctors, HCPC for allied health professionals) alongside their visa.
Reduced fees
Health and Care Worker visas have reduced application fees and are exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Important to know
Link regulated professionals to the correct registration body.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to register with a UK professional body first?
- This depends on the profession. Some roles allow applicants to apply for the visa before completing professional registration. Others require registration first.
Check before you apply. General information only. Requirements, fees, and occupation lists change. The relevant authority makes the final decision on every application. Confirm current requirements with UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK).
Related routes
Working in a regulated profession in United Kingdom?
A visa does not give permission to practise a regulated profession. Registration is a separate process.