Last updated 6 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Work visas (other) to United Kingdom for Canadian citizens
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, work
, other
, long stay
, business
Work visas (other) — what you need to know
Includes visas for activities that do not fall into any of the other categories, for applicants such as minister of religion, sportsperson, and scale-up workers.
Visa validity period
3 months
Fees
£340 - £937 (~$450 - ~$1,238)
Which work visas (other) is best suited for you?
Sports visa
Eligible individuals
Sportsman, coach, sports staff
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£340 - £819 (~$450 - ~$1,082)
Minister of religion visa
Eligible individuals
Minister of religion, religious, missionary
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 years 1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£819 (~$1,082)
Scale-up visa
Eligible individuals
Scale-up worker, worker, employee
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£937 (~$1,238)