Welcome to the official Visa First blog!

Are you dreaming of moving to the UK to live and work? If so, there are many routes you can choose to take when applying for a visa.

Are you a young citizen from the UK or New Zealand looking to travel, work, and explore the other side of the world? We have some exciting news for you!

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live and work in the UK, why not apply for a UK Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa and experience it all! Similar to a working holiday, with a YMS visa you are allowed to live, work and travel in the UK for up to 2 years!

At 11 PM on 31 December 2020, freedom of movement between the UK and EU ended. From January 1, 2021, the UK is no longer be part of the EU’s Customs union and Single Market and all legal aspects of Britain’s membership cease to apply.

In order to travel to the UK as an international employee, you must have a job offer from an employer who has been granted a sponsor licence.

Are you planning to go to the UK for a long-term employment opportunity? If so, a Skilled Worker visa could be an option for you! You can apply for a Skilled Worker visa if you have a job opportunity with an approved employer. The visa will allow you to go to the UK to work […]

Many international workers who travel to the UK to work on a short-term contract will apply for a temporary worker visa within the Tier 5 category of visas. So, if you wish to go to the UK to do farm work for up to six months, you can apply online for the UK Seasonal Worker […]

In our previous ‘Are you and your EU employees prepared for Brexit’ blog post, we outlined everything UK employers need to know about obtaining a sponsor licence so that they can employ international workers. Next up, is this blog post about assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Travelling to the UK for business activities like attending meetings, conferences or training, exploring business opportunities, or conducting negotiations? Depending on your country of citizenship, you may need a visa to carry out business activities in the UK. In this article, we will guide you through the intricacies of the UK Business Visa. What is […]

As you are aware, the UK left the EU on 1 January 2021. As a result, there are a number of new rules that British employers of EU citizens should be aware of.