The Overseas Domestic Worker visa allows domestic workers such as cleaners, nannies, chauffeurs, and cooks to accompany their employer to the UK for short-term stays. It is primarily designed for employees who have worked for their employer for at least one year and will continue serving them in a private household while in the UK.
Overseas Domestic Worker Visa Short-Term Work Route for Household Staff
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Domestic workers must have worked for their employer for at least 1 year before they can even apply to come to the UK with them.
Eligibility Criteria for the Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
Applicants must meet strict requirements relating to age, employment history, and the nature of their employer’s visit to the UK.
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Application Process and Required Documents
Applications must be submitted online before travelling to the UK, with biometric details provided at a visa application centre.
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Visa Fees, Processing Times and Priority Options
Visa processing is generally quick, with optional paid services for faster results.
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Work Conditions, Restrictions and Rights in the UK
Visa holders may work only as domestic workers but can change employers within the 6-month stay period if needed.
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Extensions and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Rules
Only workers with visas applied for before 5 April 2012 can extend and eventually settle.
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