Highly skilled workers, investors, entrepreneurs and foreign students who have graduated from a United Kingdom university can apply under the new points-based system. You do not need to have a specific job offer, but you will need to pass a points-based assessment to be eligible to apply.

For temporary workers

If you want to come to the United Kingdom to undertake short-term, temporary work there are specific arrangements for you.  Click on this link for further details.

For workers from the European Economic Area and Switzerland

If you are a national of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are free to enter and stay in the United Kingdom. If you are a national of a state that recently joined the EU you may have to register with the Home Office or apply for their permission before you start to work.