Last updated 2026-05-18
Work visa (other) to United Kingdom for U.S. citizens
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, work
, other
, long stay
, business
Visa overview
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
Consular fee
£340 (~$457) - £937 (~$1,258)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
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 (~$457) - £819 (~$1,099)
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 (~$1,099)
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 (~$1,258)