UK Domestic Workers
Domestic Workers
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Be aged 18-65 inclusive
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Have been employed under the same roof as your employer for one year or more immediately prior to your application, or
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Have been employed in a household that your employer uses on a regular basis for themselves for one year or more immediately prior to your application, and show evidence that there is a connection between you and your employer
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Intend to travel to the UK in the company of your employer, your employer’s spouse or your employer’s minor child
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Intend to work full-time as a domestic worker in the same dwelling as your employer
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Be able to maintain and accommodate yourself adequately, as certified by your employer, without recourse to public funds
Domestic workers include chauffeurs, gardeners, cooks and nannies if you are providing a personal service relating to the running of your employer's household.
Do I need a work permit?
You are not required to obtain a work permit if you are a domestic worker in a private household. You must meet the requirements set out above.
You will need to obtain a visa before you travel to the UK
Do I need a work permit?
You are not required to obtain a work permit if you are a domestic worker in a private household. You must meet the requirements set out above.
You will need to obtain a visa before you travel to the UK
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The priority service in Islamabad will resume from 21 May 2012
From 21 May, you will be able to use the priority service at the UK Border Agency in Islamabad.
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From 21 May, you will be able to use the priority service at the UK Border Agency in Islamabad.
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Removing full right of appeal for family visitors
A clause in the Crime and Courts Bill, published today, will remove the full right of appeal for those applying to enter the UK as a family visitor.
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A clause in the Crime and Courts Bill, published today, will remove the full right of appeal for those applying to enter the UK as a family visitor.
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Priority visa service currently unavailable in Pakistan
Our priority visa service in Pakistan is currently unavailable because of technical problems. We are working to solve the technical problems as quickly as possible.
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Our priority visa service in Pakistan is currently unavailable because of technical problems. We are working to solve the technical problems as quickly as possible.
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Coming to the UK to watch the Olympic and Paralympic Games - new guides published
Information and advice on applying for a visa, knowing what to bring into the UK, reclaiming VAT, and knowing your rights and responsibilities whilst in the UK.
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Information and advice on applying for a visa, knowing what to bring into the UK, reclaiming VAT, and knowing your rights and responsibilities whilst in the UK.
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Visa application fees change on 6 April 2012
The previously announced fee increase for some overseas visa fees, and UK-based visa application fees, will take effect from 00:01 (UK time) on Friday 6 April 2012.
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The previously announced fee increase for some overseas visa fees, and UK-based visa application fees, will take effect from 00:01 (UK time) on Friday 6 April 2012.
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Changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 6 April 2012
As previously announced, a number of changes to the Immigration Rules are coming into effect on 6 April 2012. These include changes for migrants coming to the UK.
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As previously announced, a number of changes to the Immigration Rules are coming into effect on 6 April 2012. These include changes for migrants coming to the UK.
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Annual Tier 2 limit announcement
Following the Migration Advisory Committee report in October 2011 to advise on the 2012/13 annual limit for Tier 2 and associated policies the Government has announced that limits will remain the same.
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Following the Migration Advisory Committee report in October 2011 to advise on the 2012/13 annual limit for Tier 2 and associated policies the Government has announced that limits will remain the same.
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Premium service for sponsors - Tiers 2 and 5 launched
The premium customer service for sponsors has been developed to offer companies that sponsor international workers an enhanced level of customer service. The benefits include a dedicated contact point within the agency and access to public enquiry office appointments.
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The premium customer service for sponsors has been developed to offer companies that sponsor international workers an enhanced level of customer service. The benefits include a dedicated contact point within the agency and access to public enquiry office appointments.
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New versions of application forms if you apply on or after 6 April 2012
On 5 April 2012 we will publish new versions of some application forms. You should use the new forms if you apply on or after 6 April.
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On 5 April 2012 we will publish new versions of some application forms. You should use the new forms if you apply on or after 6 April.
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