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. CategoriesThere are 6 categories in the Temporary Worker route:Creative and SportingFor those who have been offered work as a sportsperson or creative worker, such as an actor, dancer or musician.You must be sponsored by your employer.Creative and sporting visaCharity WorkerFor those who wish to do unpaid, voluntary work for a charity in the UK.You must be sponsored by your employer.Charity worker visaInternational AgreementFor those who have been contracted to do work covered by international law while in the UK (for example, working for a government).You must be sponsored by your employer.Tier 5 international agreementReligious WorkerFor those who wish to do religious work (e.g. preaching or working in a religious order).You must be sponsored by your employer.Religious workGovernment Authorised ExchangeThis route is for those who want to come to the UK for work experience or to do training or research. The work experience or training programme that you do must be though an approved government authorised exchange scheme, and your visa will be sponsored by an overarching body, such as the British Council.If you will come to the UK to take part in a formal research project at the University of Edinburgh, the University may be able to sponsor your visa.Government authorised exchange schemesSponsored research at the University of EdinburghGovernment authorised exchangeYouth Mobility SchemeThis visa is for nationals of certain countries to come to the UK for up to two years to work or look for work.AustraliaCanadaJapanMonacoNew ZealandHong KongSouth KoreaTaiwanBritish Overseas CitizensBritish national (overseas)San Marino There is no restriction on the type of work you can do except:You must not be self-employedYou must not work as a professional sportsperson or coachYou must not work as a doctor or dentist in trainingYouth Mobility SchemeThere is a separate scheme for Indian nationals, called the India Young Professional Scheme visa.India Young Professionals Scheme visa Expand allCollapse all LinksUKCISA This article was published on 2024-07-29