Information for Non EU workers
International Applicants
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
UK Work Permit - Employer Sponsored
Working Holidaymaker Visa
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International Applicants
This page gives information for those seeking the right to work in the UK. You need a work permit before we can find you a position. IRS is a market leader in the UK and overseas recruitment industry and by registering with us, your career/development opportunities should improve.You can download, print and complete the Application for Registration form above and post it back to your IRS contact. See Contact Us for address details.
There are strict rules governing who may enter the UK and who may work here. Some of the most common methods of securing the right to work in the UK are listed below.
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) is a points based method of immigration for skilled workers. Primarily based upon points being awarded for education, age and recent earnings, approval for HSMP by the UK Home Office gives the individual the right to work in any capacity and for any employer without the employer needing to sponsor a work permit.
This has proven to be one of the most popular methods of UK Immigration in recent years and time in the UK under the HSMP Visa counts towards Permanent Residence. To find out if you might gain enough points to qualify you can complete Skillclear's online HSMP Points Calculator Assessment.
UK Work Permit - Employer Sponsored
An employer sponsored UK Work Permit must be applied for by the UK employer. There are a
number of different work permits, depending upon whether the job is on the UK Skills Shortage list, the position is for Training and Work Experience purposes or it is for the purpose of transferring from an overseas office to a UK office of the same employer. The employer will need to show Work Permits (UK) that they are a viable business with a genuine requirement for the potential employee.
Working Holidaymaker Visa
The Working Holiday Visa is available for members of certain commonwealth countries who are within a specific age range and have not previously held a working holiday visa. This visa allows the individual to enter the UK with the right to work for any employer on a limited basis whilst enjoying a holiday in the UK. This is often useful for gaining some UK work experience whilst experiencing UK culture and improving English language skills.
Further UK Immigration information:
SkillClear Immigration Services - our preferred partner for immigration, work permit and visa advice and assistance.
Home Office – Working in the UK - For information on the routes open to Foreign Nationals who want to work in the UK
UK Visas – For visa information from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.