Before you arrive in the UK

EEA Nationals (Excludes Irish Nationals) 

Freedom of movement between the UK and EU has now ended.  A new immigration system has been introduced which applies to EU, EEA and Swiss nationals (excluding Irish nationals) who were not resident in the UK by 11 pm on 30 December 2020. 

EU, EEA or Swiss nationals who have not applied under the EU Settlement Scheme will need to get a visa in advance.

Working in the UK

You can check if you need a visa to work in the UK.

EU Settlement Scheme

If you have obtained pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme you will need to evidence your right to work in the UK using the Home Office Online Service ‘prove your right to work to an employer’ through the Gov.uk website.

Global Talent Visa

There are four routes to obtaining endorsement for a Global Talent visa in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, the social sciences and the humanities. The Global Talent Visa - Flowchart will help you identify which route may be most appropriate. 

Please also refer to the Global Talent visa webpages for further information on eligibility criteria under this route.

Skilled Worker Visa

To apply for a Skilled Worker visa you will need to have a job offer from the University in an eligible role and meet all the other eligibility criteria for sponsorship.  Please refer to the Skilled Worker visa webpages for further information on eligibility criteria under this route.

The University are able to certify maintenance for the main applicant only under the Skilled Worker route.  We do not certify maintenance for any dependents therefore, your dependents will need to evidence that they can support themselves whilst they are in the UK.

High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa

This is a route which is aimed at people who have been awarded a qualification from a top ranking University outside of the UK within the last 5 years.

Please refer to the High Potential Individual Visa webpages for further information on eligibility criteria under this route.

Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange Visa

You can apply for a Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange visa if you:

• want to come to the UK for a short time for work experience or to do training, an Overseas Government Language Programme, research or a fellowship through an approved government authorised exchange scheme
• have a sponsor
• meet the other eligibility requirements

Please refer to the Government Authorised Exchange visa webpages for further information on eligibility criteria under this route.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

Applicants applying for entry clearance or permission to stay as a Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker Visa holder may need to obtain an ATAS certificate from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before making a visa application. 

This is known as the ATAS requirement and applies to applicants who will be undertaking research during their time with the University of Huddersfield.  The ATAS requirement depends on a number of factors including the occupation code and subject area the applicant’s role sits under and their nationality. 

Please refer to the ATAS webpage for further information on this requirement.

Family Members

Your family members may wish to join you in the UK.  You can check if they need a visa, and how to make an application, on the Gov.uk website.