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United Kingdom Visa Pathways

16 Visa Pathways across visitor, transit, study, post study preparation.

What do you want to do in United Kingdom?

VisitorTransitStudyPost StudyWork Employer SponsoredSkilled Pr PointsInvestor BusinessFamily PartnerResidence General

This hub is designed for destination-first orientation. Use it when you know the country and want to compare pathway categories, document patterns, and source review status before the product creates a personalized roadmap.

16 pathways16 review-sensitive16 source review pending

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United Kingdom source trust panel

Source review pending on some pathways

Official destination authority pages should be checked before action, because policy and evidence requirements can change.

The report is a preparation document and should not be treated as legal advice or an official submission outcome.

Professional review may be appropriate for complex pathways, refusals, sponsor-linked evidence, or regulated advice questions.

Official source references exist for United Kingdom pathways, but row-level preparation guidance should still be checked before action because evidence rules and process steps can change.

Common applicant journeys

01
Visitor
Start with United Kingdom visitor preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
02
Transit
Start with United Kingdom transit preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
03
Study
Start with United Kingdom study preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.
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Post Study
Start with United Kingdom post study preparation context, compare pathway shape, then move into guided intake for profile-specific questions.

Documents usually involved

Identityforms and portalpassport/photostravel purposePassport bio page and prior passportsvisa application form/accountphotos if requiredtravel itineraryroute proofonward travelfinal destination permissionPassport

Professional review triggers

conditionalrecommended

Family Partner

1 pathway currently mapped for United Kingdom family partner preparation.

1 options

United KingdomFamily PartnerHigh preparationSource review pending

Family visa - spouse/partner/child/parent

Family members joining British/settled sponsors with relationship and financial evidence.

Visa class: Immigrant-family route / settlement route

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Investor Business

1 pathway currently mapped for United Kingdom investor business preparation.

1 options

United KingdomInvestor BusinessHigh preparationSource review pending

Innovator Founder visa

Founders with innovative, viable, scalable business idea and endorsing body route.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / business

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Post Study

1 pathway currently mapped for United Kingdom post study preparation.

1 options

United KingdomPost StudyMedium preparationSource review pending

Graduate visa

route-supported UK graduates applying after successfully completing course in the UK.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / post-study

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Admission and study intent
Financial preparation set
Identity and timeline planning

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Residence General

2 pathways currently mapped for United Kingdom residence general preparation.

2 options

United KingdomResidence GeneralHigh preparationSource review pending

Indefinite Leave to Remain

Applicants completing qualifying residence period and meeting route-specific settlement rules.

Visa class: Settlement / permanent residence

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United KingdomResidence GeneralHigh preparationSource review pending

British citizenship / naturalisation preparation

Settled residents preparing naturalisation documentation, residence absences and good-character evidence.

Visa class: Citizenship / post-settlement

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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Skilled Pr Points

2 pathways currently mapped for United Kingdom skilled pr points preparation.

2 options

United KingdomSkilled Pr PointsHigh preparationSource review pending

Global Talent visa

Recognised or promising leaders in academia/research, arts/culture, digital technology and related fields.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / talent route

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Assessment and language records
Experience and funds evidence
Travel and profile consistency

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United KingdomSkilled Pr PointsMedium preparationSource review pending

High Potential Individual visa

Graduates from route-supported global universities seeking unsponsored UK work permission.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / unsponsored work

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Assessment and language records
Experience and funds evidence
Travel and profile consistency

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Study

1 pathway currently mapped for United Kingdom study preparation.

1 options

United KingdomStudyMedium preparationSource review pending

Student visa

Students with CAS from licensed sponsor and funds/English/TB where applicable.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / study

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Admission and study intent
Financial preparation set
Identity and timeline planning

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Transit

1 pathway currently mapped for United Kingdom transit preparation.

1 options

United KingdomTransitMedium preparationSource review pending

Transit visa - Direct Airside / Visitor in Transit

Travellers transiting airside or through UK border control.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / transit

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Visitor

3 pathways currently mapped for United Kingdom visitor preparation.

3 options

United KingdomVisitorMedium preparationSource review pending

Standard Visitor visa

Tourism, family visit, short business, permitted activities and short stay applicants.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / temporary visitor

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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United KingdomVisitorLow preparationSource review pending

ETA / electronic travel authorisation

route-supported non-visa nationals needing ETA before UK travel

Visa class: Travel permission / visitor screening

Self-service level: Reference Only

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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United KingdomVisitorMedium preparationSource review pending

Youth Mobility Scheme / India Young Professionals Scheme

route-supported young applicants under country-specific ballot or youth mobility arrangements.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / temporary work

Self-service level: Guided Preparation

What this preparation page organizes

Purpose and itinerary evidence
Identity and financial records
Report and checklist readiness

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. conditional

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Work Employer Sponsored

4 pathways currently mapped for United Kingdom work employer sponsored preparation.

4 options

United KingdomWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

Skilled Worker visa

Applicants with Certificate of Sponsorship from licensed sponsor and qualifying role/salary.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / sponsored work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United KingdomWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

Health and Care Worker visa

Healthcare/social care workers with licensed sponsor and route-supported occupation.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / sponsored work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United KingdomWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

Global Business Mobility routes

Senior/specialist workers, graduate trainees, service suppliers, expansion workers and secondment workers.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / employer mobility

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

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United KingdomWork Employer SponsoredHigh preparationSource review pending

Scale-up Worker visa

Applicants sponsored by route-supported scale-up company initially, with route-specific conditions.

Visa class: Non-immigrant / sponsored-to-unsponsored work

Self-service level: Preparation Only

What this preparation page organizes

Employer and role evidence
Skills and English records
Identity and dependent documents

Checklist readyReport readyTemplates ready

Package: needs source review

Professional review may be appropriate for this pathway. recommended

View preparation overview Start guided check Request help after roadmap

Next step

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When you have enough country context, guided intake can convert this overview into a saved Visa Pathway with roadmap, checklist preview, document tracker context, and optional professional-help intent.

• Start with destination and likely route already attached.
• Switch to professional-help intent only when needed.
• Keep referral and agency onboarding as separate flows.

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