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You must apply online for a Health and Care Worker visa.
Check which documents you’ll need to apply.
Your partner or children will need to apply separately.
As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you’re from and what type of passport you have.
You’ll either:
You’ll be told what you need to do when you apply.
If you do need an appointment:
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa. You’ll be asked if you’re applying for a Health and Care Worker visa as part of your application – make sure you choose ‘yes’.
Once you’ve started your application, you can save your form and complete it later.
Apply now
Sign in to your account using the link from your sign-up email.
Once you’ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks.
You’ll be contacted if your application will take longer, for example because:
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision – you’ll be told if you can when you apply.
You can ask to cancel your application. You’ll only get your fee refunded if UKVI has not started processing your application.
You’ll get an email containing the decision on your application. This will explain what you need to do next.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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