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Health and Care Worker visa cost UK

This route usually carries lower government fees than the standard Skilled Worker route and is exempt from the immigration health surcharge.

Fees last reviewed 2026-03-18

This route-specific calculator is informational only and does not replace the full GOV.UK guidance for eligibility, service availability, or route documents.

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FAQ

Health and Care Worker cost questions

Does the Health and Care Worker visa include the healthcare surcharge?

No. This route is usually exempt from the immigration health surcharge for the main applicant and qualifying dependants.

Why is the Health and Care visa cheaper than Skilled Worker?

The Home Office applies a lower application fee to the Health and Care Worker route and also waives the immigration health surcharge in eligible cases.

Can dependants be added to a Health and Care application?

Yes. Add a partner and children to estimate the combined upfront government fees for the whole family.

Next steps

Once the Health and Care Worker numbers still look realistic, the next move is to validate sponsor fit, confirm salary logic, and then narrow into real employers.

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