6. Asylum & Refugee Status
For those fleeing persecution (subject to approval by the UK government).
Moving to the UK depends on your purpose, such as work, study, family reunification, or investment. Here are the main ways to relocate:
Skilled Worker Visa – For those with a job offer from a UK employer with a sponsor license.
Health and Care Worker Visa – For medical professionals.
Global Talent Visa – For leaders in academia, research, arts, and digital technology.
Scale-up Worker Visa – For skilled workers in fast-growing UK companies.
Temporary Work Visas (e.g., Seasonal Worker, Youth Mobility Scheme for certain nationalities).
Student Visa – For full-time studies at a recognized UK institution.
Graduate Visa – Allows students to stay for 2 years (3 years for PhD graduates) after studies.
Spouse/Partner Visa – For joining a British citizen or settled person.
Parent Visa – For parents of a child settled in the UK.
Dependent Visa – For family members of work/student visa holders.
Innovator Founder Visa – For entrepreneurs starting a business in the UK.
Startup Visa (closed to new applicants, replaced by Innovator Founder).
Investor Visa (Tier 1) – For high-net-worth individuals investing £2 million+.
For Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent (allows work for 5 years, then settlement).
For those fleeing persecution (subject to approval by the UK government).
Pre-settled or settled status for those who lived in the UK before 2021.
If you have a British parent or have lived in the UK for 5+ years (with ILR).
Each route has specific requirements (financial, language, sponsorship, etc.). Would you like details on a specific visa?