Since past few years UK worked on its work policy for international skilled workers and came up with better policies and permits for workers from international destinations. And hence now UK is also one of hottest country for allowing foreign workers to work there with handsome salary. Before marching on the path one should go through this article which talks about the procedure and requirements for the visa i.e. Tier 2 visa for working in UK.
Procedure to follow for UK Work Visa:
- To get UK work visa one should have a job by the employer who is in UK.
- After you have a sponsor in UK the immigration office will process your application.
- Then pay the fee for the visa process to know exact fee based on category calculate on this official website https://visa-fees.homeoffice.gov.uk/y
- Last, book a date for an interview and on approval within one week visa is granted
Documents required for UK Work Visa application:
- Current and all old Passports issued
- Enough funds to prove your ability to fund your stay at UK
- Sponsorship letter by the sponsor in UK
- One recent passport size photograph. (45 mm*35 mm)
- Appointment letter for an interview
- Visa interview fee receipt (30k-50k INR)
- Income tax return
- Assessment report of your English language
- Tuberculosis test report
Whom to approach for booking an UK Visa interview date
Procedure for applying a Visa is almost online. To book an appointment candidate needs to visit https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa service centers official website and complete all procedures online and schedule an appointment. Interview takes place at UK embassy or at VFS service centers.
VFS centers in India: VFS centers are also available and best at service
Delhi
Mezzanine Floor, Baba Kadak Singh Marg,
Shivaji Stadium Metro Station,
Connaught Place,
New Delhi 110001, India
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 18:00
Chandigarh
SCO 62 63, Sector 8 C, near Hotel Icon and Times of India office
Madhya Marg,
Chandigarh 160018
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:00
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:00
Mumbai (South)
Express Tower, Fourth Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 11:00 – 18:00
Mumbai (North)
Trade Centre, ‘G’ Block,Ground Floor, Next to Regus office, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 16:00
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 11:00 – 18:00
Pune
Office No. 305, Gera 77, next to Bishops Co-Ed School, Kalyani Nagar,
Pune 411014
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:00
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 15:00
Ahmedabad
Unit No. ( 1 & 2 ), First floor Bhikhubhai Chambers, opp. Bharat Petroleum, near Kochrab Ashram Ashram Road, Paldi, Ahmedabad 380009
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:00
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:00
Chennai
Fagun Towers, Second Floor, No 74,Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
Bangalore
Unit No. 302 & 303, Second Floor, Level 3, Prestige Atrium No 1, behind Palmgroove Military Canteen and opposite to Empire Hotel , Central Street,Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore – 560001
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
Hyderabad
8-2-700 3rd Floor , Sride Anushka Pride
Opposite to Ratnadeep Super Market
Banjara Hills Road No 12 , Hyderabad 500034
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
Cochin
S&T Arcade,Kurisupally Road,Ravipuram, Cochin – 682016
Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 15:00
Kolkata
UK Visa application center, Fifth floor, RENE tower, Plot No. AA-I, 1842, Rajdanga Main Road,Kasba, Kolkata 700107
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 14:00
Passport Collection: Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00
Online registration links
UK visa:
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/uk-visit-visa