Last updated 2026-05-04
Work visa (other) to United Kingdom for U.S. citizens
Travel purpose:
Work
, other
, long stay
, business
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
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
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
3 months
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
£340 (~$463) - £937 (~$1,276)
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 (~$463) - £819 (~$1,115)
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 (~$1,115)
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 (~$1,276)