- Only overseas nationals in the following categories are allowed to switch to a work permit from within the UK:
- Any Tier 1 or Tier 4 category
- Tier 2 (General)
- Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
- Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)
- Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer: Established Staff) if you are applying to change sponsor
- Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer), under the rules in place before 6 April 2010 if you are applying to change sponsor
- Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) in the Government Authorised Exchange sub-category, for a job as an overseas qualified nurse or midwife
- Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) in the Creative and Sporting sub-category, for a job as a professional footballer
- Dependant partner of a Tier 4 migrant
- Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
- Innovator
- Business and Commercial work permits (except multiple entry work permits)
- Sports and Entertainment work permits (except multiple entry work permits)
- Jewish Agency Employee
- Member of the Operational Ground Staff of an overseas-owned Airline
- Minister of Religion, Missionary or Member of a Religious Order
- Overseas Qualified Nurse or Midwife
- Person Writing Up a Thesis
- Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist
- Representative of an Overseas Business
- Cadogan House32 Billing Rd, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1 5DQ
- Office Time:
- Monday to Friday 11:00am - 6:00pm
- Call Us:
- +44 7442142795
- Email:
- edsolorgltd@gmail.com
FAQs
Answer & Questions
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Can I switch my current visa to a work permit while I am in the UK?
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Do I need a job before I can apply for a work permit?
Yes, you must have a job offer before you can apply for a work permit in addition the sponsoring employer must have / applied for a sponsor licence.
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Who can assign me a certificate of sponsorship for a work visa application?
Only a UK based employer who holds a valid sponsorship licence.
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Nationals of which countries require a work permit?
If you are a non-EEA national and you do not already have a valid visa to work in the UK you will require a work permit.
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As a work permit holder, can my spouse work in the UK?
If you are a work permit holder your spouse, unmarried partner and children may be admitted to the UK as your dependants. Your spouse/unmarried partner will be given conditions of stay which do not place any restrictions, other than claiming public funds.
Therefore a dependant of a work permit holder is free to work in the UK as long as the endorsement in their passport places no restriction on their employment here. Please contact Visalogic for assistance regarding this part of your work permit application.
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How long does the work permit application process take?
Times will vary and this will dependant on: a) sponsor licence b) if advertisement requirement needs to be met c) processing times. Please contact a member of the Visalogic team for advice on specific circumstances.
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What happens when my work permit expires?
If you are in the UK on a work permit that is approaching its expiry date you may be eligible to apply for a work permit extension. If however you have completed five years on a work permit you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (permanent residence).
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When can I get a work permit extension?
You should apply for a work permit extension before your current work permit expires, however the extension application can only be lodged within three months of your current work permit expiring.
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Can I change my employer if I am in the UK on a work permit?
Yes, if you are in the UK on a work permit you can change to another employer, however this is only allowed once your new employer has arranged for a new work permit. This will require the new sponsor to apply for a certificate to sponsor you and you will not be permitted to start work until a new visa has been issued.
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