Switch from Health and Care visa to Skilled Worker visa

Hi,
I wanted to find out if Health and Care visa holder can switch to a Skilled Worker visa (if they get a sponsoring employer)?

I believe that a Health and Care visa is a sub category of a Skilled Worker visa and those on this visa will have “Skilled Worker” endorsed on the BRP card.

You can switch in country as a ‘change of employment’ application should you be issued with a CoS from your new sponsor.

chykeo wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:39 pm

Hi,
I wanted to find out if Health and Care visa holder can switch to a Skilled Worker visa (if they get a sponsoring employer)?

Yes, that's correct.

After New Rules, Still Health Care Worker Visa holder can change visa? can they apply for another skilled Work Visa instead of Health care type or NHS?

After New Rules, Still Health Care Worker Visa holder can change visa? can they apply for another skilled Work Visa instead of Health care type or NHS?

Assuming you are already on a health & care visa now the new rules have no impact on you.

Thank you.
Dependents who came on health and Care visa. They are in UK and did not pay NHS charges. Do they need to pay it now if visa is switched?

Ahmd_64 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:50 am

Thank you.
Dependents who came on health and Care visa. They are in UK and did not pay NHS charges. Do they need to pay it now if visa is switched?

Yes, IHS is payable.

Only if and when they choose to extend or switch?

If you extend or switch your visa, your partner or child’s current visa will still be valid until its original end date. Your partner or child need to apply to extend or switch their visa, either:

• at the same time as you
• at any time before their current visa expires