Purpose: For tourism, visiting friends/family, business, or receiving private medical treatment.

Duration: Typically granted for up to 6 months (can be longer for certain purposes).

Purpose: For skilled workers sponsored by a UK employer.

Eligibility: Requires a job offer from a licensed UK employer and meets eligibility criteria based on skill level, salary, and English proficiency.

Duration: Granted for the duration of the employment, with potential pathways to settlement.

Purpose: For employees transferring to a UK branch of their multinational company.

Eligibility: Based on specific job roles, skill level, and employer sponsorship.

Duration: Varies based on the type of intra-company transfer.

Purpose: For highly skilled individuals in science, humanities, engineering, the arts, or digital technology.

Eligibility: Requires endorsement by a recognized UK body.

Duration: Initial grant for up to 5 years, with potential for extension and settlement.

Purpose: For international students studying at a UK educational institution.

Eligibility: Requires an offer from a licensed UK educational institution, proof of funds, and meeting English proficiency requirements.

Duration: Depends on the course duration, allowing students to work part-time during studies.

Purpose: For joining family members settled in the UK.

Eligibility: Depends on the relationship with the UK resident and financial requirements.

Duration: Varies based on the specific family relationship.

Purpose: For experienced entrepreneurs seeking to establish innovative businesses in the UK.

Eligibility: Requires endorsement from an approved endorsing body.

Duration: Initial grant for 3 years, with potential for extension and settlement.

Purpose: For aspiring entrepreneurs starting innovative businesses in the UK.

Eligibility: Requires endorsement from an approved endorsing body.

Duration: Initial grant for 2 years, with potential for switching to other visas.

Purpose: For international students who have completed a degree in the UK.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course at a UK higher education provider.

Duration: Initial grant for 2 years (3 years for Ph.D. graduates), allowing work or job hunting.

Purpose: Grants permission to permanently reside in the UK without immigration restrictions.

Eligibility: Generally requires a specified period of lawful residence, meeting language and knowledge of life requirements.