For anyone wishing to move to UK, the choice of visa is broad and diverse, depending on the purpose of the move. The Tier 1 visa is designed to attract entrepreneurs and investors to the country. The Entrepreneur Visa permits experienced businessmen to live and work in the country while the Investor Visa is for clients who will invest in the British economy.
Tier 2 or Work Permits enable British companies to sponsor foreign workers to come and take up employment in the country. This requires the applicants to have a confirmed offer of employment or a Certificate of Sponsorship with a British company.
The Tier 4 or Student Visa allows foreign students to study in the country and has no time limit. If the course of study lasts only for six months, the applicant may enter the country on a UK visit visa. Apart from student visas, the country offers the Post Study Work Programme and Youth Mobility Scheme. These allow foreign students to work during their stay, but for a limited time only.
Anyone who wishes to travel and stay in the UK for more than six months must obtain a Tourist Visa. This includes those coming for business trips, medical treatment and passing through the country. Anyone entering the country for medical treatment can renew and extend their stay if required.
With a validity of two years, the Business Visitor Visa can be granted for either single or multiple entries, in order to free the applicants from having to constantly renew their visa every time they wish to travel.
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