How to apply - Information for visa applicants
Our visa information guides listed on the left of this page contain general information about different types of visa and entry clearance and aim to answer some common questions you may have related to the visa application process.
Full conditions for entry to the United Kingdom are contained in the Immigration Rules published on the UK Border Agency website.
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Recent changes include:
The Points-Based System (PBS)
Tier 1 (the highly skilled tier) was launched worldwide in June 2008. PBS Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) and Tier 5 (Temporary Worker and Youth Mobility Scheme) will be launched worldwide on 27 November 2008. Full information about the points-based system and a self assessment calculator is available on the UK Border Agency website.
The following new guidance is now available for applicants who are resident outside the United Kingdom:
Points Based System Tier 1, (General) Migrant (INF 21)
Points Based System Tier 1, Investor (INF 23)
Points Based System Tier 1, Entrepreneur (INF 24)
Points Based System Tier 1, Post-Study Work (INF 25)
Points Based System Tier 2, Skilled Worker (INF 26)
Points Based System Tier 5, Temporary Worker (INF 27)
Points Based System Tier 5, Youth Mobility Scheme (INF 28)
Please note that when visa regimes change, there may be a short delay before the information on our website is updated.
Working in the UK
Details of eligibility requirements for people who want come to the UK to work are available on the UK Border Agency website.
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