There are currently a number of different work visa categories available under the UK points-based system. Each work visa route will have different requirements to meet. These may be unsponsored, sponsored and may even lead to settlement. Most of the work visa routes will allow you to switch from inside the UK. Graduate visa If you have successfully completed your programme and wish to live and work in the UK for a while, a Graduate visa might be an option for you. This visa type is available for two years after the award of a degree or for three years after a PhD or other doctorate qualification. Global Talent visa You can apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK if you're a leader or potential leader in academic or research, arts and culture, or digital technology. Innovator Founder visa The Innovator Founder Visa is for entrepreneurs seeking to establish a business in the UK. Applicants do not need to have any specific level of funds to invest in their proposed business, but must have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea, supported by a business plan, which has been approved by an endorsing body. Skilled Worker The Skilled Worker visa is the main immigration route for migrants who wish to work in the UK. Temporary Worker (TW) categories The Temporary Worker visa route allows individuals to come to the UK to undertake specific types of work for a period of one or two years. There are different categories. Scale-up Worker visa The Scale-up visa is a work visa for individuals who have an employment offer at degree-level of above from a Scale-up sponsor. High Potential Individual (HPI) visa The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa allows individuals who have been awarded a qualification from an eligible overseas (non-UK) institution in the 5 years prior to application to come to/remain in the UK. The HPI visa would be for work purposes and it has specific study visa conditions. Finding a jobCareers in Scotland This article was published on 2024-07-29