To work in the UK you will need to hold a passport and a current UK work visa or permit. You will need to have this documentation prior to entering the UK for work.

There are a variety of UK work visas, work permits and passports that will enable you to legally work in the UK; each has their own set of eligibility requirements and restrictions and they are summarised below.

To find out more information about any of the visas listed below, and to get the necessary application forms contact your nearest British Consulate or High Commission.

How do you apply for a UK visa? Follow WORKgateways’ easy UK Visa steps…

Visit the links section for official UK Visa Sites, links to sites on UK immigration law, and UK visa agencies that can help with your visa application process.

For many people choosing to use a UK visa agency will save time and avoid the difficulty involved with using the various UK government visa websites and "Policy Guidance" documents.