UK Visa Sponsorship Guides
Everything you need to know about working in the UK public sector with a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa — written for international applicants.
The UK Skilled Worker Visa: a 2026 Guide
Eligibility, salary thresholds, application steps and dependants under the UK Skilled Worker route — focused on public sector roles.
Reviewed June 2026
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Explained
What a CoS is, who issues it, how long it takes, and what to do if your employer says they 'can't sponsor you'.
Reviewed June 2026
The Health and Care Worker Visa
Cheaper, faster Skilled Worker visa for NHS staff, doctors, nurses, AHPs and adult social care workers. Eligibility, savings, and how to apply.
Reviewed June 2026
IELTS vs OET vs Degree-Taught: English Tests for UK Sponsorship
Which English test to choose for the Skilled Worker visa and for NMC/GMC/HCPC registration — and when you can skip it altogether.
Reviewed June 2026
NMC Registration for Overseas Nurses
Step-by-step guide to registering as a nurse with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council — CBT, OSCE, fees and timelines.
Reviewed June 2026
GMC Registration and the PLAB Route for International Doctors
How international medical graduates get GMC registration in the UK — PLAB 1, PLAB 2, alternative routes, and timelines.
Reviewed June 2026
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for Overseas Teachers
Routes to QTS in England for international teachers — iQTS, international QTS recognition, and Assessment Only.
Reviewed June 2026