Fiance Visa UK for Employees
This article provides an overview of the UK Fiancé Visa, a family visa route that allows foreign nationals to enter the UK with the intention of marrying their British or settled partner. While it is commonly referred to as the Fiancé Visa, it sits within the wider family visa framework rather than being a standalone […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK Guide
This article explains the UK Unmarried Partner visa route, which falls under the Family visa category. While there is no standalone “Unmarried Partner visa” in the Immigration Rules, the route is a sub-category of Family visas available to the long-term partners of British or settled individuals. For employers, it is important to understand how this […]
Spouse Visa UK Guide for Employers
This article is about the UK Spouse Visa, formally a category of the Family Visa route. It provides HR directors, managers, and business owners with practical guidance on what this visa means for recruitment and employment. Although the visa is not an employment route in the strict sense, individuals granted permission under the spouse visa […]
Parent of Child Student Visa UK
The Parent of a Child Student visa allows one parent to accompany their child while they study at an independent (fee-paying) school in the UK. It is a temporary immigration route with strict eligibility rules and limited rights, including a complete prohibition on working in the UK. For UK employers and HR directors, understanding these […]
Short Term Study Visa UK
The UK Short-term Study visa is a study-only route for people aged 16 or over coming to the UK to take an English language course with an accredited provider lasting longer than 6 months and up to 11 months. It cannot be used for general short courses. Study of up to 6 months on courses […]
Hiring Students on UK Visa
The UK Student Visa is primarily designed to allow international students to study at UK institutions, but it also carries limited work rights. For employers, HR directors, and business owners, this presents both opportunities and risks. Students can fill part-time and seasonal roles, and in some cases may provide a pipeline into longer-term sponsored employment […]
Overseas Domestic Worker Visa UK
The Overseas Domestic Worker (ODW) visa allows a domestic worker who lives outside the UK to accompany their current employer (or the employer’s partner or child) on a visit to the UK for up to 6 months. This article explains when the route can be used, the eligibility and documents you must gather, how to […]
BNO Visa Hiring Guide for UK Employers
The British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa is a UK immigration route available to certain Hong Kong residents and their close family members. Since its introduction in 2021, the route has seen significant uptake, with thousands of individuals relocating to the UK under this scheme. For employers, this development is important because it has created a […]
Swiss Service Providers Visa
Engaging overseas workers brings legal and compliance challenges for UK employers, particularly where temporary contracts or specialist services are required. One such option available to employers is the Swiss Service Providers visa, a specific route created under the UK–Swiss Services Mobility Agreement. It allows Swiss nationals and Swiss-based service providers to come to the UK […]
High Potential Individual Visa: A Guide
The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa is one of the more flexible immigration routes available for talented graduates who wish to live and work in the UK. Unlike many other work-based visas, it does not require employer sponsorship. For HR managers, directors and business owners, this creates opportunities to engage global talent without the administrative […]