For applicants over 17 years of age who have have a grandparent born in the UK or Republic Of Ireland (prior to 31st March 1992). Applicants need to be able to demonstrate they are able to and intend to work in the UK.
Partner Visas
The UK offers 4 types of partner visa; married, un-married, same sex and fiancée. Partner visas allow you to work and can lead to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Tier 1 Visa
Previously known as the highly skilled migrant visa. The Tier 1 Visa can be granted to individuals without the need for a job offer.
Tier 2 Visa
Tier 2 Visas are aimed at allowing the UK to accept migrant applications for work visas that will help to fill shortages in the UK labour market. A confirmed job offer is required.
Youth Mobility
Previously known as a working holiday visas. The Youth Mobility Scheme is only available to those who have citizenship of a country with a reciprocal agreement in place.
Tourist Visa
For those thinking of going to the UK on holiday or on a business trip, certain nationalities require tourist visa to be obtained prior to entry into the UK.
The review of the UK working holiday visa is part of sweeping changes to the UK visa legislation that are coming into effect during 2008.
As the UK adopts a point based immigration system and it tightens up on immigration procedures, the favoured UK working holiday visa is to be replaced with the Youth Mobility Scheme.
Millions of youths from around the world have taken advantage of the opportunity to travel to the UK and fund this by having the opportunity to be able to work.
Popular opinion is stating that the new Youth Mobility Scheme legislation will be based around a reciprocal agreement between the UK and other countries. In layman’s terms this means applications will be accepted from citizens of countries that offer a similar visa to the youth of the UK.
It seems highly unlikely that South Africa ill be able to participate in such a scheme due to its high unemployment rate hence meaning it youth will not be able to apply for the new Youth Mobility Scheme.
It may not all be despair for South African though as there are various options that they may qualify under including:
