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Short Term(5)Study(2)Work, Employment & Skilled(14)Investment(3)Talent(1)Humanitarian(8)Others(7)

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Short Term

5 visas

Visas in this category

Standard Visitor visa, Visitor in Transit visa, Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV), Permitted Paid Engagements (visitor) visa, Marriage Visitor visa

Study

2 visas

Visas in this category

Student visa, Child Student visa

Work, Employment & Skilled

14 visas

Visas in this category

UK Ancestry visa, Skilled Worker visa, Scale-up Worker visa, Youth Mobility Scheme visa, Health and Care Worker visa, Intra-company Transfer (ICT) visa, High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, Temporary Worker - Charity Worker visa, Temporary Worker - Seasonal Worker visa, Temporary Worker - Religious Worker visa, Representative of an Overseas Business visa, Temporary Worker - Creative and Sporting visa, Temporary Worker - International Agreement visa, Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange visa

Investment

3 visas

Visas in this category

Start-up visa, Innovator Founder visa, Tier 1 (Investor) visa (legacy/closed to new applicants)

Talent

1 visas

Visas in this category

Global Talent visa

Humanitarian

8 visas

Visas in this category

Asylum (claim for asylum) — initial application, Refugee status (granted under 1951 Refugee Convention), Ukraine Family Scheme, Humanitarian Protection, UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Homes for Ukraine (Ukraine Sponsorship) scheme, Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)

Others

7 visas

Visas in this category

Right of Abode, Returning Resident visa/status, Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE), Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa, Settled status (EU Settlement Scheme), Pre-settled status (EU Settlement Scheme)

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Short Term

5 visas listed

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Standard Visitor visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Fee varies by nationality and where you apply. Standard Visitor fees published on gov.uk.)

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Stay:6 months (standard); up to 12 months in some categories; up to 24 months for academic visitors

Work:no

Processing:varies — see official guidance

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:No

Extendable:No

Visitor in Transit visa

visa

Entry: singleFee: varies GBP (Transit visa fees depend on nationality and where applied)

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Stay:48 hours (typical transit time)

Work:no

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:No

Extendable:No

Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)

visa

Entry: singleFee: varies GBP (See gov.uk for country-specific fee and eligibility)

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Stay:short (airside transit only)

Work:no

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:No

Extendable:No

Permitted Paid Engagements (visitor) visa

visa

Entry: single_or_multipleFee: varies GBP (Fee varies by country of application; see gov.uk)

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Stay:6 months (or 1 month for certain activities)

Work:limited

Processing:varies — see official guidance

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:No

Marriage Visitor visa

visa

Entry: single_or_multipleFee: varies GBP (Fee varies by location of application; see gov.uk)

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Stay:6 months

Work:no

Processing:varies — see official guidance

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:No

Extendable:No

Category

Study

2 visas listed

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Student visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Application fees vary by nationality and location; see gov.uk)

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Stay:Course length plus up to 4 months (if degree-level) or 2 months (if shorter); otherwise varies

Work:conditional

Processing:varies — see official guidance

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Conditional

Extendable:Yes

Child Student visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Fees vary; see gov.uk)

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Stay:duration of course up to 6 years (12 if boarding at an independent school) depending on age and level

Work:limited

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Yes

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Work, Employment & Skilled

14 visas listed

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UK Ancestry visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (For Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent; see gov.uk)

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Stay:5 years (initial)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Skilled Worker visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Fees depend on job, salary, length of leave and where you apply; see gov.uk)

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Stay:5 years (typical initial maximum)

Work:yes

Processing:varies — see official guidance

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Scale-up Worker visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Introduced for employees of designated scale-up sponsors; see gov.uk)

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Stay:initial up to 2 years (longer for PhD-level jobs); may be extended

Work:yes (for sponsoring scale-up employer)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Yes

Youth Mobility Scheme visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Eligibility limited to participating countries; see gov.uk)

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Stay:up to 2 years

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:No

Health and Care Worker visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies (reduced fees vs standard skilled worker) GBP (Reduced application fees apply for eligible health and care workers; see gov.uk)

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Stay:5 years (typical initial maximum)

Work:yes (in eligible health and care jobs)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Yes

Intra-company Transfer (ICT) visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Fees differ by subcategory and location; see gov.uk)

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Stay:up to 5 years (long-term staff) or up to 9 years for high earners historically; specifics vary by ICT subcategory

Work:yes (for sponsoring employer)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Varies

High Potential Individual (HPI) visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Fees depend on where applying; see gov.uk)

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Stay:2 years (3 years for PhD graduates of eligible institutions)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Temporary Worker - Charity Worker visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (See gov.uk for details)

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Stay:up to 12 months (may vary)

Work:yes (for sponsoring charity activities)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Varies

Temporary Worker - Seasonal Worker visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (See gov.uk for the seasonal worker route)

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Stay:up to 6 months (seasonal)

Work:yes (for sponsor in specified sector)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:No

Temporary Worker - Religious Worker visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (See gov.uk)

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Stay:up to 24 months typically

Work:yes (for sponsor organisation)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Conditional

Representative of an Overseas Business visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Also called sole representative route; see gov.uk)

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Stay:initial up to 3 years

Work:yes (for the overseas business being represented)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Yes

Temporary Worker - Creative and Sporting visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Part of the Temporary Worker routes; fees vary)

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Stay:up to 12 months (may be up to 24 months in some circumstances)

Work:yes (limited to sponsored activities)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Varies

Temporary Worker - International Agreement visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Used for people coming under international law or treaty commitments)

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Stay:varies depending on agreement

Work:yes (under international agreement)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Conditional

Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Scheme-specific; see gov.uk)

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Stay:up to 12 or 24 months depending on scheme

Work:yes (under scheme)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:No

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:No

Category

Investment

3 visas listed

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Start-up visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Endorsement required from an approved endorsing body; see gov.uk)

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Stay:initially up to 2 years

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Innovator Founder visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Endorsement required; see gov.uk)

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Stay:3 years initial (can extend)

Work:yes (for business activities)

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Yes

Tier 1 (Investor) visa (legacy/closed to new applicants)

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies (historic thresholds) GBP (Route closed to new applicants in government policy but remains defined for legacy cases; see gov.uk archives)

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Stay:initial up to 3 years and 4 months (extensions possible historically)

Work:yes

Processing:varies (historic)

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Category

Talent

1 visa listed

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Global Talent visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Fee depends on length and where you apply; endorsement required from designated endorsing bodies)

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Stay:up to 5 years initially

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Category

Humanitarian

8 visas listed

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Asylum (claim for asylum) — initial application

status

Entry: conditionalFee: 0 GBP (Asylum applications are not subject to standard visa fees)

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Stay:until decision on claim (may be granted refugee status or alternative protection)

Work:conditional (usually not until 12 months after claim if no decision)

Processing:varies (can be months)

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Varies

Extendable:Varies

Refugee status (granted under 1951 Refugee Convention)

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 GBP (Refugee status is not subject to application fees)

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Stay:initially 5 years (may be granted indefinite leave depending on circumstances)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Ukraine Family Scheme

pathway

Entry: multipleFee: 0 GBP (Free to apply under the scheme; see gov.uk)

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Stay:initial leave as defined under scheme (may lead to extension/settlement)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Humanitarian Protection

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 GBP (Applied when refugee status not granted but serious harm would occur on return)

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Stay:varies (grant of protection leads to limited leave)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)

pathway

Entry: multipleFee: 0 GBP (Resettlement routes typically do not charge applicant fee)

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Stay:leave to remain as per resettlement grant (leads to settlement)

Work:yes

Processing:varies (scheme-based selection)

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Homes for Ukraine (Ukraine Sponsorship) scheme

pathway

Entry: multipleFee: 0 GBP (No application fee for scheme entrants; sponsorship required)

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Stay:initial leave as per scheme (subject to extension)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Conditional

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS)

pathway

Entry: multipleFee: 0 GBP (Resettlement scheme — no applicant fee)

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Stay:leave to remain under scheme — leads to settlement

Work:yes

Processing:scheme-based selection

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)

pathway

Entry: multipleFee: 0 GBP (Scheme-based; see gov.uk)

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Stay:leave under ARAP (leads to settlement in some cases)

Work:yes

Processing:scheme-based

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Conditional

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Others

7 visas listed

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Right of Abode

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: varies GBP (Right of Abode documented via certificate or status; see gov.uk)

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Stay:permanent

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Returning Resident visa/status

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: varies GBP (Application fee for returning resident status may apply)

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Stay:permanent

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE)

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: varies GBP (See gov.uk)

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Stay:permanent

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: varies GBP (Application fee applies; see gov.uk for current amounts)

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Stay:permanent

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa

visa

Entry: multipleFee: varies GBP (Fees and Immigration Health Surcharge apply; see gov.uk)

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Stay:up to 5 years (or 30 months route available and extendable depending on application chosen)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Yes

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Yes

Settled status (EU Settlement Scheme)

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 GBP (Applications under EUSS were free)

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Stay:permanent (subject to absences rules)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies

Pre-settled status (EU Settlement Scheme)

status

Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 GBP (EUSS applications were free)

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Stay:temporary (5 years residence required to qualify for settled status)

Work:yes

Processing:varies

Path to PR:Varies

Work Allowed:Yes

Extendable:Varies