UK Work Permit for
Physiotherapists

A UK Work Permit for Physiotherapists is a visa category that allows qualified physiotherapists to work in the UK.

To be eligible for a UK Work Permit for Physiotherapists, you must be a qualified physiotherapist and have a job offer from a UK employer. You must also meet the English language and maintenance requirements.

Your employer must apply for a Sponsorship License from the UK government, which will allow them to sponsor you for a visa. Once your employer has a Sponsorship License, they can issue you a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), which you can use to apply for a visa online through the UK government's visa application website.

You will need to provide various documents, including a valid passport or travel document, a CoS from your employer, evidence of your qualifications and work experience, and evidence of your English language ability

You can stay in the UK for up to 5 years with a UK Work Permit for Physiotherapists. You may be able to extend your visa or apply for permanent residency (also known as indefinite leave to remain) if you meet certain requirements

Yes, you can bring your family with you to the UK on a UK Work Permit for Physiotherapists. Your family members will need to apply for their own visas, but they may be eligible to apply for a dependent visa.

Yes, you may be able to switch to a different visa category while in the UK on a UK Work Permit for Physiotherapists if you meet the eligibility requirements for the new visa.

No, you must continue to work for the employer who sponsored you for your visa. If you want to change employers, your new employer must apply for a new Sponsorship License and issue you a new CoS.

 No, you cannot apply for British Citizenship with a UK Work Permit for Physiotherapists. However, you may be able to apply for permanent residency (also known as indefinite leave to remain) if you meet certain requirements.