A Guide to United Kingdom Work Visas and How 3E Accounting Can Help

The only way to live and work in the United Kingdom (UK) is to acquire the right UK work visas for your situation. Whether the UK is your next career destination or you want to pursue a lifelong dream of building a business here, 3E Accounting can help.

 

Why Choose the UK?

The diverse job market, world-class facilities, cultural opportunities, social opportunities, and strategic location to the European market are so many reasons why foreigners choose the UK over any other destination. The UK offers its settlers an excellent quality of life, and whether you’re moving here to study, work, or start a new venture, life in the UK holds the promise of potential.

 

Choosing the Right UK Work Visa

3E Accounting is a professional services firm that has been helping foreigners move and settle abroad for decades. All those years of experience have led to us becoming the best in the business at knowing how to select the right visas for the right individuals.

There are three types of UK work visas for you to choose from if you want to come to the UK. The three visas to choose from are the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa, Tier 2 (General) Visa, and Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Visa. Let’s explore these options in more detail.

Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa

This visa is for individuals recognised as leaders or emerging leaders in specific fields. These fields include digital technology, humanities, arts, science, and engineering. To be eligible for this visa, a designated UK endorsing body like Tech Nation or Arts Council England must endorse you. You must also have demonstrated a significant achievement(s) in your respective field to apply.

Tier 2 (General) Visa

This category of UK work visas is for skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. To be eligible for this visa, a UK employer must sponsor you. That employer must have a valid Tier 2 sponsorship license.

If you are applying for this visa, you must have a job offer and the required skill level in the UK. You must also meet the English language proficiency requirements.

Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Visa

This visa is suitable for those who are coming to the UK for temporary work schemes or exchange programs. This can include sportspeople, charity and religious workers, or creative professionals. To be eligible for this visa, a licensed UK employer or an approved government-authorised exchange scheme must sponsor you.

 

Applying for Your UK Work Visas

With the documentation part of the application process, 3E Accounting is here to help. We will help you gather and submit all the necessary documents, including proof of identity, English language proficiency, sponsorship evidence and qualifications. You need to take the IELTS or TOEFL test to prove your English language proficiency.

Once we help you lodge your work pass application, you will be issued an outcome from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Department. How long your visa takes to process depends on your country of residence.

For more information on getting started with this process, contact us today and get in touch with our team.