The UK offers several Temporary Worker Visas for overseas workers. These visa routes aim to bring employees on a short-term or long-term basis to their UK branches. The aim of these visa routes is to simplify the process of hiring talent from outside the UK.
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A Temporary Worker Visa allows you to come to the UK and temporarily work for a period between 6 months and 2 years. It was previously known as the Tier 5 Temporary Worker Visa but has since been changed so that it now incorporates eight separate visa categories.
You must score at least 40 points under the Home Office’s points-based system to be eligible for this visa. In nearly all Temporary Worker Visa categories, you will need a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a UK sponsor.
You can consult with an experienced immigration lawyer at Adam Bernard’s to discuss how you can obtain a CoS. Our Temporary Worker Visa solicitors help you meet all visa requirements and submit an application without wasting any time.
The actual requirements for your Temporary Worker Visa depend on the specific category for which you are applying. Here is a quick look at these categories and their requirements.
The Youth Mobility Visa is available to young people from
International Agreement Worker Visa from the countries participating in the Youth Mobility Scheme. This type of visa allows you to come to the UK, study, work, or be self-employed under certain circumstances.
You can stay in the UK under the Youth Mobility Scheme for up to a maximum of two years. You can’t apply for an extension once the visa duration ends. You can also not bring any dependent or relatives to the UK on a Youth Mobility Visa.
To be eligible for this visa category, you must meet the following criteria:
You will also need to meet other eligibility requirements for the visa. An experienced immigration lawyer at our law firm can help you determine whether or not you may qualify for this visa category.
You can choose from eight different categories of Temporary Worker Visas, depending on the nature of your job in the UK and other factors. These categories include:
If you are not sure which category applies to your case, a Temporary Worker Visa solicitor at Adam Bernard’s can help you.
This is another type of temporary work visa that allows you to come to the UK on a temporary basis. The stand-out thing about this visa category is that you can perform only unpaid and voluntary charity work once you are in the UK on this visa.
The maximum duration of the Charity Worker Visa is 12 months. The actual duration will depend on the CoS you receive from your UK sponsor. If your CoS lists a job end date sooner than the 12 months, this date will apply. You can then stay in the UK until this listed date plus 14 days.
You must pay a fee of £259 alongside your visa application. You can also apply for dependents on a Charity Worker Visa. A Temporary Worker Visa solicitor at our law firm can guide you on whether or not you meet the requirements for this visa.
You can apply for the Government Authorised Exchange Visa under one of the listed government-authorised exchange schemes.
You must obtain a CoS from a licensed UK sponsor to apply for this visa. Sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange Visa can be a government agency or department, a higher education entity, or an organised authorised to run an exchange scheme.
On this type of visa, you can come to the UK for an approved research or fellowship position, get work experience or training, or enrol in an Overseas Government Language Programme.
The nature of your work in the UK will depend on your Certificate of Sponsorship and must be relevant to your UK sponsor. This particular category of visa allows you to come to the UK for 1 or 2 years, depending on the scheme that applies to you.
You can also study and work on a second job on the Government Authorised Exchange Visa. The visa application fee is £259 and you can apply for dependents to join you in the UK.
Get in touch with our Temporary Worker Visa solicitors to discuss whether or not you are eligible to apply for this visa under an authorised scheme.
The Creative Worker Visa allows you to come to the UK and work on a temporary basis as a creative worker. A creative worker is someone who works in industries requiring creative skills.
Workers that are typically covered under this category include writers, translators, dancers, directors, choreographers, musicians, producers, photographers, presenters, and others engaged in creative industries.
To be eligible for this visa, you must:
You may need to meet additional criteria to be eligible for this visa category. A Temporary Worker Visa solicitor at Adam Bernard’s can help you understand and meet these requirements. You can also consult an experienced immigration lawyer at our law firm for other temporary work visas.
The International Sportsperson Visa is another type of Temporary Worker Visa that lets you work in the UK for a brief period. This type of visa is open to sportspersons or coaches who are internationally established, recognised as among the best in their field by a relevant governing body and have the promise of adding a genuine contribution to their respective sport.
You must meet the following requirements for this visa:
Once you are awarded this visa, you are allowed to work in the UK for up to 3 years. During this time, you must perform the job listed on your CoS.
However, you can also study, take a second job, play for the national team, and travel outside the UK. You can also apply for an extension to this visa which allows you to stay in the UK for another 3 years.
Our Temporary Worker Visa solicitors can advise you on whether or not you meet the requirements for this visa category. You can also consult an experienced immigration lawyer at our law firm for other UK visa routes.
The Religious Worker Visa allows you to come to the UK to undertake recognised religious activities. Such activities may include working at a convent, doing a job at a monastery, preaching, or engaging in any other form of pastoral and non-pastoral work.
If you are awarded the Religious Worker Visa, you can stay in the UK for up to 24 months. During this time, you can also be paid for the religious work you undertake. You will need a CoS from a licensed sponsor to apply for this visa category.
The Seasonal Worker Visa is meant for agricultural workers who may come to the UK on a seasonal basis. This type of visa lets you work in the UK for up to 6 months. Typical jobs available under this visa relate to farm work and other agricultural activities such as fruit packaging.
Like other Temporary Worker visas, you need a Certificate of Sponsorship to apply for a Seasonal Worker Visa. You must work on the job listed on your CoS and can’t apply for a second job. However, you can study during your stay in the UK.
Here at the London-based Adam Bernard’s, our Temporary Worker Visa solicitors offer detailed help and guidance on all Temporary Worker Visa routes. You can consult an experienced immigration lawyer at our law firm if you plan to seek temporary work in the UK.
Whether you are applying as a sportsperson, agricultural worker, creative worker, or through an authorised scheme, a Temporary Worker Visa solicitor at our law firm can help you understand and meet all visa requirements.
With the help of an experienced immigration lawyer at Adam Bernard’s, you can ensure that your visa application is complete and accurate. This significantly improves your odds of success and helps you avoid possible delays or rejections.
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