What is a visa?
A visa is a certificate appended to a passport, which authorises the owner to enter and travel within a certain country. A valid UK visa will guarantee your entry into the country unless your personal circumstances have changed, your visa has not been updated accordingly or you provided inaccurate information during the visa application.
How can I apply for a UK visa?
You must file your work permit visa in the country where you are a legal resident. You can send your UK visa applications via post, in person or online. In some countries, visa application centres (VAC) offer a more convenient way to send application forms. Officials will take note of your biometric information, check if you pass all the visa requirements and attend to your inquiries, though fees may be charged for some of these services.
What are the visa requirements?
If you have an ordinary work permit or TWES, you must be able to carry out the duties and responsibilities stipulated in your work permit if you are to obtain a UK visa. You must commit yourself to the sponsoring employer unless your work permit says otherwise. You should also be able to prove your capacity to support yourself and dependents in your own right, without relying on government grants or subsidies. Depending on your country of origin and length of stay, you may be required to undergo a tuberculosis test. Finally, you must declare your intention to leave the country when your visa expires.
Can I bring my dependents?
To bring your dependents into the country you must provide documents to prove their relationship to you. If you do not have an existing visa, you must present your original work permit and other supporting documents.