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United Kingdom visas for Indian applicants: work, study, family, PR, visit and business
- Visa types
- 25
- Work permits
- 7
- Family routes
- 4
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
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United Kingdom25 routes
Sponsor-based work visas, a two-year Graduate visa and settlement after five years. Dependants allowed on most skilled routes but not on Student or care-worker visas.
Typical path for an Indian applicantFrom the first visa to settlement; timelines are typical, yours is set out in the written plan
- 1Student visa1–4 years
- 2Graduate visa2 years
- 3Skilled Worker or Health & Caresponsored
- 4Indefinite Leave to Remainafter 5 years
- 5British citizenship12 months later
Dependants
Allowed on Skilled Worker, Health and Care, Global Talent and HPI; not on Student (except PhD) or care-worker visas
Settlement
After 5 years on a skilled route; 3 on Global Talent or Innovator
Citizenship
12 months after settlement, Life in the UK test, English B2 from March 2027
Work permits7
- Skilled WorkerDegree-level job, £41,700 or going rate, English B2
- Health and Care WorkerNurses, doctors, allied health; no health surcharge
- Global TalentEndorsed leaders; no sponsor
- High Potential IndividualTop-university graduates, 2 years
- India Young Professionals SchemeAges 18–30, ballot, 2 years
- Temporary Shortage ListTrades at £33,400, to end 2026
- Seasonal WorkerHorticulture, up to 6 months
Study3
- Student visaCAS, English B2, funds £1,171–1,529 a month, 20 hrs/week work
- Graduate visa2 years after a degree; 18 months from Jan 2027
- Child StudentIndependent schools, ages 4–17
PR & settlement4
- Indefinite Leave to RemainAfter 5 years on Skilled Worker or Health and Care (3 for Global Talent, Innovator)
- Life in the UK test + English B1B2 required from March 2027
- British citizenship12 months after ILR
- Earned-settlement reformsAnnounced, not yet law; we track them
Family & dependants4
- Dependant partner and childSkilled Worker, Health and Care, Global Talent, HPI
- Spouse / partner of a settled personSponsor income £29,000
- Parent of a British child5-year route
- Not includedDependants of Student (except PhD), care worker, YPS and seasonal visas
Visit & tourist4
- Standard VisitorUp to 6 months; £135
- Long-term multi-entry2, 5 or 10 years
- BIVS endorsementOne visa covers Ireland too
- Permitted Paid EngagementShort professional visits
Business & talent3
- Innovator FounderEndorsed business; settlement in 3 years
- Global Business MobilitySenior or specialist worker transfers
- Expansion WorkerOpening a UK branch
Quick answers
- Which United Kingdom work permits visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Skilled Worker: Degree-level job, £41,700 or going rate, English B2 Health and Care Worker: Nurses, doctors, allied health; no health surcharge Global Talent: Endorsed leaders; no sponsor High Potential Individual: Top-university graduates, 2 years India Young Professionals Scheme: Ages 18–30, ballot, 2 years Temporary Shortage List: Trades at £33,400, to end 2026 Seasonal Worker: Horticulture, up to 6 months
- Which United Kingdom study visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Student visa: CAS, English B2, funds £1,171–1,529 a month, 20 hrs/week work Graduate visa: 2 years after a degree; 18 months from Jan 2027 Child Student: Independent schools, ages 4–17
- Which United Kingdom pr & settlement visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Indefinite Leave to Remain: After 5 years on Skilled Worker or Health and Care (3 for Global Talent, Innovator) Life in the UK test + English B1: B2 required from March 2027 British citizenship: 12 months after ILR Earned-settlement reforms: Announced, not yet law; we track them
- Which United Kingdom family & dependants visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Dependant partner and child: Skilled Worker, Health and Care, Global Talent, HPI Spouse / partner of a settled person: Sponsor income £29,000 Parent of a British child: 5-year route Not included: Dependants of Student (except PhD), care worker, YPS and seasonal visas
- Which United Kingdom visit & tourist visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Standard Visitor: Up to 6 months; £135 Long-term multi-entry: 2, 5 or 10 years BIVS endorsement: One visa covers Ireland too Permitted Paid Engagement: Short professional visits
- Which United Kingdom business & talent visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Innovator Founder: Endorsed business; settlement in 3 years Global Business Mobility: Senior or specialist worker transfers Expansion Worker: Opening a UK branch
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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