🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Employer-sponsored work

Health and Care Worker — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,411
Minimum annual salaryGBP 30,000
Proof of savings€1,153
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Language levelB1
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€39

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa.
  3. Typical processing: ~21 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €2,411.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary

“be paid a minimum salary - how much depends on the type of work you do”

Proof of savings
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Language level
Age range
Application fee

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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