How to migrate to the UK as a doctor?

How to migrate to the UK as a doctor?

Indian doctors consider the UK as the best place to work and explore their careers. The UK has over 9,000 job vacancy for Doctors. The doctors mainly choose the UK because of the best hospitals in the world being located there. The UK offers medical students and doctors with excellent facilities because of the NHS (National Health Services).The NHS is considered one of the most prestigious healthcare systems in the world. ​ It is world-renowned for being at the forefront of patient care and cutting-edge healthcare technology.

 

Types of Visas for Doctors

There is one type of visa that a Doctor can opt for to work as a Doctor

 

The UK Health and Care Visa

The Health Care visa is mainly for overseas healthcare professionals and workers who want to come and work in the UK. The Health and care worker visa is a fast-tracked pathway in the UK. The visa is for specific healthcare professionals, including doctors, registered nurses, pharmacists, and adult social care workers.

 

The applicant can work in the UK for five years and, depending on their eligibility criteria, can extend their visa as many times as they want.

 

Health and Care visa holders are eligible to apply for an ILR after residing in the UK for five years.

 

Eligibility Criteria for the UK Health and Care Visa

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for the UK Health and care visa:

 

• Must be a Qualified doctor, nurse, health professional, and social care
• Must have a job qualified under SOC(Standard Occupational Classification)
• Must have a four-digit occupation code

 

Requirements for the UK Health and Care Visa

Here are the requirements for the UK Health and Care Visa:

 

• Valid passport
• Sponsor license reference number
• Job details, including SOC code and salary
• Must have a Certificate of Sponsorship(COS)
• Must have a qualifying job offer to meet the relevant salary
• Sufficient proof of funds
• Will be able to provide a criminal records certificate

 

Steps to apply for the UK Health and Care Visa

Below are the steps of how to apply for the UK Health and Care worker visa:

 

Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria

Step 2: Submit all the documents

Step 3: Apply for the visa

Step 4: Wait for the approval of the visa

Step 5: Migrate to the UK

 

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