Immigration

Latest immigration updates

Applying for specialty training?

Eligibility to apply for specialty training posts across the UK, could depend on certain immigration rules or status.

Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 4 visas

The UK Border Agency has announced changes to the immigration system as of April 2012. How will these changes will affect Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 4 visas?

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Refugee doctors

If you're a refugee or asylum seeking doctor working in the UK, find out more about these initiatives:

BMA Refugee Doctor Initiative

Refugee Doctors' Database

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Essential UK immigration guide

Get an useful overview of the UK immigration system.

For the latest updates, always check with the UK Border Agency for further details.

Guide to UK immigration

Top 5 immigration queries

Get the answers to our top 5 immigration queries:

1 - Switch from a Tier 4 to Tier 2 visa
2 - Tier 4 extensions
3 - Tier 2 cooling off period
4 - Family migration
5 - Tier 2 settlement

Get the answers

Are you new to the UK?

This guide provides a basic introduction to how things work in the UK, for all doctors who are new to the UK.

Guide for doctors new to UK