What are the visa requirements for british embassy if your going to work there?

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Visa Requirements in UK

Answer 1

you forgot to mention your country of origin ?

but here are some of the qualifications needed to work in the UK :

Generally, you should apply for an entry clearance at the UK Mission in the country where you are normally and legally resident. This is particularly important if you are applying to come to stay in the UK for a long time, or for settlement. If you are staying only temporarily in the country where you apply, enquiries may be made to the country where you are resident which may lead to delays before a decision on your application is made.

please note :How do I apply for a work permit?

You cannot apply directly for a work permit. The employer in the UK who wants to employ you must do this. They should contact Work Permits (UK). (Contact details are under 'More advice and information' at the end of this guidance.)

The employer should send the filled-in application form at least eight weeks before the date they need you to start work.

More advice and information

Work Permits (UK)

For more advice and information contact:

Working in the UK

Run by the Home Office's Immigration and Nationality Directorate, this site provides essential advice on working schemes and employment in the UK.

Customer Relations Team

Work Permits (UK)

PO Box 3468

Sheffield

General enquiries: (+44) (0)114 259 3776

Email:

Website: www.workingintheuk.gov.uk

Answer 2

Do you mean the visa requirements for working in the UK?

It is impossible to answer this without knowing which country you have a passport from.

You will need to contact the British Embassy nearest to you for further information. There's a website below to help you locate it.

Answer 3

Visa Section - Working Holidaymaker Scheme

Overview

The Working Holidaymaker Scheme is an arrangement where a person aged between 17 and 30 can come to the UK for an extended holiday of up to two years. You can work but only if this is not the main reason for your stay. The holiday should be the main reason for your stay.

How do I qualify as a working holidaymaker?

You must be able to show that you:

1.are a Commonwealth citizen, a British Overseas Territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen or a British National (Overseas)

2. are aged between 17 and 30

3. want to come to the UK for an extended holiday, and intend to take employment as part of your holiday for no more than 12 months during your stay

4. do not intend to set yourself up in or run a business, or work as a professional sportsperson during your stay

5. are single, or that you are married to, or the civil partner of someone who also qualifies as a working holidaymaker and you plan to take the working holiday together

6. do not have any dependent children aged five or over, or who will be five before your holiday ends

7. can support yourself and live in the UK without needing any help from public funds

8. have not spent time in the UK on a previous working holidaymaker visa, and

9. intend to leave the UK at the end of your holiday.

You will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you may have at the time you make your application. Certain convictions may prevent you from being issued with a visa. Please include with your application details of the conviction and evidence that any fines imposed have been paid in full.

How long can I stay?

You can stay in the UK for up to two years from the date you were first given permission to enter as a working holidaymaker. We will count any time you spend outside the UK during that period as part of the two years.

How much and what work can I do?

Work in the UK must not be the main reason for your holiday, so you must spend no more than 12 months working or in any event work for more than half your stay in the UK.

You can take most types of work, including voluntary work, but you cannot set yourself up in or run a business, or work as a professional sportsperson. You can choose when to work and when to take your holiday breaks, but you must not work for more than a total of 12 months or you will be breaking the conditions of your stay.

Do I need a visa as a working holidaymaker?

You must get a visa before you travel to the UK as a working holidaymaker.

What will I need to make an application?

The following items should be included as part of your application:

Completed application form VAF1 - answer all questions;

(Note: It is not necessary to complete this form if you apply online - online applications are given priority)

One passport size photograph (see here for specifications );

Current and any previous passports;

Proof of funds (e.g. bank statements, covering a period of at least three months with name and account balance);

Supplementary Working Holiday Questionnaire;

Application fee and postage; and

A signed checklist confirming you have enclosed all the required documentation.

You should include all of the above documents to show you qualify as a working holiday maker. If you do not, we may refuse your application.

How much money will I need to qualify as a working holidaymaker?

You must be able to:

support yourself and live without needing help from public funds

show that you have enough money to pay the cost of at least your journey to the UK, and

show that you have enough money for your accommodation and living expenses for the first two months after you arrive, or for at least one month if you can show that you have arranged a job in advance, and that this job will pay you enough to cover your accommodation and living expenses.

You can get information about living expenses in the area where you want to stay through UK websites such as     www.i-uk.com or from the UK's regional tourist offices. This information will help you to find out how much money you will need:   i-uk  i-uk provides advice for overseas visitors to the UK and includes vital information on visas, tourism and education.  VisitBritain  VisitBritain provides information on where to stay and what to do during your trip to the UK. It also provides transport information, destination guides and route planners.

What are public funds?

Under the Immigration Rules, if you want to travel to the UK as a working holidaymaker you must be able to support yourself and live without claiming certain state benefits. Use this link to see a list of them: Public Funds

Extensions of stay in the UK

You cannot extend your stay as a working holidaymaker. However, you may be eligible to switch into work permit employment after 12 months in the UK if your occupation is on the list of 'shortage occupations'. Working holidaymakers can also apply to stay in the UK as "Innovators" and in the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). You can find more about these schemes and a list of shortage occupations on the Working in the UK  website.

Important Note:

If you have a UK born parent or grandparent, you may be eligible to apply for other types of entry clearance.