UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) eligibility conditions vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for. Here are some general eligibility conditions for different types of UK visas:
Work Visas
1. Skilled Worker Visa:
- A job offer from a licensed sponsor.
- The job must be on the list of eligible occupations.
- Meet the salary threshold (usually £25,600 per year or the ‘going rate’ for the job).
- Proficiency in English.
- Adequate maintenance funds.
2. Intra-company Transfer Visa:
- Work for an employer who’s received approval from the Home Office as a sponsor.
- Be paid a minimum salary (£41,500 or the ‘going rate’ for the job, whichever is higher).
- Meet the English language requirements.
Student Visas
1. Student Visa (previously Tier 4):
- An unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed student sponsor.
- Proficiency in English.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself and pay for your course.
- Parental or guardian consent if under 18.
Family Visas
1. Spouse or Partner Visa:
- Be married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen or someone with settled status in the UK.
- Meet the English language requirements.
- Proof of a genuine relationship.
- Adequate accommodation and maintenance funds.
Visitor Visas
1. Standard Visitor Visa:
- Intend to visit for a short period (up to 6 months).
- Plan to leave the UK at the end of your visit.
- Have enough funds to support yourself during your stay.
- Prove the purpose of your visit (e.g., tourism, business, medical treatment).
Asylum and Humanitarian Protection
Must be unable to return to your home country due to fear of persecution.
Points-Based System
For many visas, the UK uses a points-based system where points are awarded for specific criteria like having a job offer, salary level, English language proficiency, and available funds.
These are general guidelines, and specific requirements can vary.
