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Work visas
Job offer from a UK licensed sponsor · £38,700+ salary
Most commonPoints-basedNHS & health professionals · Reduced fees · No IHS charge
Reduced costNHSScience, tech, arts leaders · No job offer or sponsor needed
No sponsorStay 2–3 years after a UK degree · No sponsor needed
Post-studyFast-growing UK companies · After 6 months work freely
Senior rolesExperienced entrepreneurs · Innovative business ideas
BusinessStudy visas
Full-time degree or college course at a UK institution
StudyChildren aged 4–17 · UK independent schools
Age 4–17Family visas
Join a British citizen or settled person · £29,000+ sponsor income
FamilyFor parents of British citizen or settled children under 18
FamilySettlement & citizenship
Permanent residence · 5 years qualifying residence
SettlementBecome a British citizen · After ILR or qualifying status
CitizenshipTourism, family visits · Up to 6 months
VisitBritish National (Overseas) passport holders
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