What are the non-sponsored work visas in the UK?

The UK offers several types of work visas to foreign workers willing to migrate and work there. Non-sponsored work visas allow foreign workers to apply for a UK visa without sponsorship. The work visas in the UK that do not require sponsorship include High Potential Individual, Global Talent Visa, Innovator Founder, UK Ancestry visa, and Youth Mobility Scheme visa. You can apply for any UK work visa, depending on your eligibility.

 

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Non-sponsored work visas in the UK

The following are the non-sponsored work visas in the UK:

 

High Potential Individual visa

The High Potential Individual visa welcomes candidates recognized or awarded a qualification by a top university worldwide. This visa aims to attract top global graduates to migrate to the UK. The HPI visa allows you to work, look for employment, be self-employed, travel abroad, and return to the country. HPI visa holders can migrate and stay in the country for up to two years. PhD and doctorate holders can stay up to 3 years with this visa.

 

You would be eligible to apply for the HPI visa if you:

 

• Are above 18 years of age
• Have completed a bachelor's, master's, or post-doctorate degree from an eligible university in the last 5 years
• Have cleared English language proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL with high band score
• Have minimum funds equal to £1,270 in cash 

 

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Global Talent Visa

The Global Talent Visa is designed to welcome leaders or potential leaders in fields like academia, research, arts, culture, or digital technology. It allows you to live and work in the UK for up to five years.

 

You would be eligible to apply for the Global Talent visa if you:

 

• Are aged above 18 years
• Are endorsed by a relevant endorsing body in your field
• Have sufficient funds in an RBI-regulated bank
• Can pay the healthcare surcharge amount

 

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Innovator Founder Visa

The Innovator Founder visa is designed to attract innovative business founders and entrepreneurs to set up or run their businesses in the UK. With this visa, you can migrate and stay in the UK for up to 3 years.

 

You would be eligible to apply for this visa if you:

 

• Are aged above 18 years
• Have a business plan endorsed by a relevant endorsing body
• Have sufficient funds to invest in a business
• Have scored more than 5.5 bands in IELTS
• Have zero criminal records

 

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Youth Mobility Scheme Visa

The UK Youth Mobility Scheme visa is designed for young migrants aged between 18 and 30 who are willing to work in the UK. This visa allows them to work and stay in the UK for up to 2 years.

 

You would be eligible to apply for this visa if you:

 

• Are aged between 18 and 30 years
• Have completed a bachelor's degree
• Have financial resources worth £2,530
• Have not applied for the scheme earlier
• Do not have any dependents aged below 18 years
• Can pay the healthcare surcharge

 

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Requirements for non-sponsored work visas in the UK

The table below lists the requirements for the non-sponsored work visas in the UK:

Type of requirement	High Potential Individual	Global Talent Visa	Innovator Founder	Youth Mobility Scheme
Endorsement requirement	No	Unless the applicant has been awarded	yes	No
Endorsement fee	NA	£524	£1,000, plus £500 for each meeting with the endorsing body (usually two).	NA
Immigration Health Surcharge fees	£2,070 (for 2 years)  £3,105 (3 years)	£1035 per year	£1035 per year	£776 per year for each applicant
Visa fee	£822	£192	£1,191	£298
Financial requirement	£1,270	NA	£1,270	£2,530
Maximum period of stay	2-3 years	5 years	5 years	2 years

 

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