This visa facilitates overseas graduates hailing from medical, dental, or nursing schools, employees linked to foreign firms, and those associated with overseas training organisations. These individuals can visit the UK for engaging in specific unpaid work-related training exercises for a span of 6 months.

Categorised under the Standard Visitor route, this visa facilitates a 6-month stay in the UK. However, it does not allow the applicant to settle in the UK. Every participant, even if in a group, must file a distinct application.

Essential Criteria for the Visa

To qualify for this visa, you should convince UK Visas & Immigration:

• You come from a visa-required country. (Note: Non-visa nationals can generally enter as a Visitor upon arrival).
• Your intent to visit the UK aligns with the prescribed purposes.
• You will not participate in any restricted activities.
• You can fund your visit without working or tapping into public funds.
• You will depart the UK post your visit.
• The UK won’t become your primary residence through recurring visits.
• Your application isn’t under the general refusal reasons.
• If necessary, you’ve secured an Electronic Travel Authorisation.

For bespoke advice tailored to your scenario, consulting with an immigration solicitor can be beneficial.

To discuss the specifics of your application, please reach out to our skilled team at Highwood Solicitors. Call us at +44 (0) 1206523714 or utilise our online enquiry form.

Clarification on Visa National

A visa national mandates a Visit Visa for UK entry. Such nationals must typically apply for this visa before heading to the UK. The Home Office offers a comprehensive list of nationalities requiring this visa, including exceptions that allow certain nationals to enter the UK upon arrival.

EU citizens, being non-visa nationals, can enter the UK without a Visit Visa.

At Highwood Solicitors, our solicitors aid not just visa nationals in their applications but also assist non-visa nationals to fulfil entry prerequisites.

Features of the Work-Related Training Visit Visa

This visa serves overseas graduates from medical, dental, and nursing fields, as well as foreign company employees. Training should highlight practices not present in the visitor’s home nation. While classroom sessions or familiarisation is allowed, hands-on training is monitored to ensure it doesn’t lead to a job role in the UK.

Activities Allowed Under This Visa

This visa permits a range of activities for various professionals:

• Medical, dental, or nursing graduates can engage in clinical attachments, provided they’re unpaid and don’t involve patient care. They can also take specific UK tests, provided they have the necessary written confirmations.
• Foreign company employees can receive training from a UK organisation if the skills are absent in their home nation.
• Foreign training company staff can deliver short training sessions to UK companies, given certain conditions are met.

Being a sub-category of the Standard Visitor route, other approved activities under that route are also allowed for these visitors.

Additional Criteria for the Visa

Apart from the essential criteria, applicants must assure the Home Office that they won’t make the UK their primary residence and will leave after their stay. The Home Office evaluates several factors during this assessment.

Financial Prerequisites for the Visa

Applicants should demonstrate the capability to manage all visit-associated costs. These funds should be maintained in an approved financial institution. A third party can also support your costs given certain conditions are met.

English Proficiency and Visa Duration

Applicants don’t need English proficiency for this visa. They can opt for different validity periods for their visa, with a maximum stay of 6 months per visit.

Working Restrictions Under This Visa

This visa prohibits employment in the UK, with a few exceptions. For those seeking employment in the creative field, considering the Skilled Worker Visa might be more appropriate.

Visa Application Charges

Currently, a 6-month Work-Related Training Visit Visa incurs a £100 fee. For extended durations, charges differ.

How Highwood Solicitors Can Assist

Our adept team at Highwood Solicitors is well-versed in aiding overseas graduates and employees in obtaining their desired UK visas. Whether you need advice, assistance in application, or legal representation for a visa refusal, our solicitors are here to help. Our dedication to offering clear, dependable immigration advice aligns with our commitment to professionalism and client satisfaction.