This page provides general information about the right to work in the UK. Individuals who require advice on immigration matters are advised to seek up to date information and support directly from the UK Visas and Immigration team (UKVI).
The UKFPO are not immigration specialists. It is not the responsibility of the UKFPO to provide comprehensive information or updates regarding changes to immigration law.
National sponsorship teams/contacts
The Tier 2 Visa has now changed to the Skilled Worker visa. The UKFPO do not arrange Skilled Worker sponsorship, this is arranged by the national sponsorship teams and contacts are listed below for each of the four nations:
Health Education England (HEE) – Sponsorship@hee.nhs.uk
Health Education Improvement Wales (HEIW) – NWSSP.EmploymentServices.Enablement@wales.nhs.uk
The Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA) – tier2.nimdta@hscni.net
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) – tier2sponsorship@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Tier 4 sponsorship has now changed to the Student Visa. A Student Visa is arranged by the sponsorship team at HEE. This is a programme specific visa. The contact details are as follows:
Health Education England – StudentSponsorship@hee.nhs.uk
Right to work information
Although every effort has been made to ensure that this guidance is accurate and up-to date at the time of publication, the right for overseas citizens to work in the UK is governed by legislation which may change from time to time, and is ultimately a matter for Parliament and the courts. The UKFPO accepts no responsibility or liability where the content of this guidance is relied upon and later found to be inaccurate, or legislation is changed. You are advised to check the up-to-date position regularly.
Applying to work as a European doctor in the UK
Immigration rules and the points-based system
The UK’s points-based immigration system – further details
Skilled Worker sponsorship FAQs
Please find more information in the Health Education England (HEE) Skilled Worker Sponsorship FAQ document.
Right to Work information at the point of application
Right to Work is not required at the point of application. Please select on Oriel the most appropriate status for yourself.