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Welcome to the TipTopJob re-location pages.
You have selected to find out more information about the UK.
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UK - Visas and Work Permits
Are you wanting to work or re-locate to the UK? Do you need
to check if you need a work permit or do you want to apply now?
Do you want to find out if you need a visa to be in the UK?
Here, TipTopJob have provided you with some
information on working in the UK and have teamed up with SkillClear
who can off you further advice and assistance with any questions
and queries you may have.
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What are Visas and Work Permits?
Firstly, here is an explanation of what a visa, a work permit
and immigration actually is.
- A visa is an official authorization appended
to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular
country or region.
- A work permit is a generic term for a legal
authorization, which allows a person to take employment. It
is most often used in reference to instances where a person
is given permission to work in a country where one does not
hold citizenship,
- Immigration is the act of immigrating; the passing
or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
It will depend on how long you want to go for, why you want
to go and certain other factors as to which of the visas you
must apply for.
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Information
The United Kingdom offers a range of immigration categories.
The type of UK Visa for which you should apply will depend on
the purpose of your entry to the UK or reason for continued
stay in the UK.
UK Visas - The Points Based System
Most immigration categories are covered by the Points Based
System. This is comprised of 5 distinct Tiers:
•Tier
1 Visas
There are a number of UK Visa categories within Tier 1, including
the Tier 1 General Visa category (formerly HSMP) and the Tier
1 Post Study Work (PSW) category (formerly known as the International
Graduates Scheme). These visas are intended to allow highly
skilled workers to work for any employer in any capacity in
the UK without needing the employer to sponsor them.
For same day visa processing, CLICK
HERE.
To find out if you qualify for the Tier 1 visa, CLICK
HERE.
To find out if you qualify for the Tier 1 Post Study Highly
Skilled visa, CLICK
HERE.
To contact Skillclear about the "Investor" visa,
CLICK
HERE.
To contact Skillclear about the "Entrepreneur" visa,
CLICK
HERE.
•Tier
2 Work Visas
The Tier 2 category is the replacement for the old Work Permit
scheme, including Intra-Company Transfers (ICT), Sportspersons
and Ministers of Religion. You need a Certificate of Sponsorship
(offer of employment) from the UK employer before you can
apply for your Tier 2 Visa.
For employers wishing to register, CLICK
HERE.
•Tier
4 Student Visas
The Tier 4 Visa category is the replacement for the previous
Student Visa category, allowing individuals to study in the
UK the potential to extend into Tier 1 of the points-based
system if they are successful at a suitable level in their
studies.
To make an enquiry about this type of visa, CLICK
HERE.
•Tier
5 Visas - Youth Mobility (Working Holidays)
Tier 5 Visas (Youth Mobility) replaced the previous Working
Holiday Visa and allow for up to 2 years working in the UK
for those between the ages of 18 and 30 from qualifying countries.
To make an enquiry about this type of visa, CLICK
HERE.
Skillclear can also help if you need to bring your family
or dependants to the UK, perhaps to join you after you have
gained your UK work permit or Tier 1 Visa and settled in the
UK. You can also find further information on Indefinite
Leave to Remain (ILR) and British
Citizenship on the web site.
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Work Permits
Employers must apply for work permits, not the employee and
they must prove that you are the right person for the job. You
must have a job before arriving in the UK and to stay you must
continue to work for the same employer. For more information
visit the Immigration
and Nationality Directorate (IND)'s government work permits
web site.
Work
Permits (UK) is part of the Home Office's Immigration and
Nationality Directorate and they administer the work permit
arrangements on behalf of the UK government. This site provides
information on the Work Permit arrangements, application forms
and guidance on how to apply.
Some companies cannot guarantee that they will be able to obtain
a work permit on your behalf. In such cases, you may want to
read up on the subject by looking at the following websites:
 Work
Permits (UK)
Immigration
and Nationality Directorate (IND)
These sites will provide you with a full range of visas and
work permits, applications and advice. The IND are responsible
for immigration control and consider applications for permission
to stay in the country and becoming a British citizen. When
considering immigration to the UK, their website will help you
to understand your rights and responsibilities in all respects!
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Embassies and Consulates
In order to locate and view the contact details of the UK's
embassies, high commissions and consulates in any country over
the world visit the foreign
and commonwealth office (FCO) website. They are the UK's
Government department responsible for foreign affairs.
Some 'British Information Service' or 'High Commission' include:
Australia
Canada
South
Africa
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