UK Health & Care Worker Visa 2026: What Nigerian Medics Must Know
Many Nigerians still dream of japa with the UK Health & Care Worker Visa. Here is the real 2026 update, including rule changes other guides hide. Overseas recruitment for Care Workers and Senior Care Workers closed on July 22, 2025. But nurses, doctors, pharmacists and therapists with clinical qualifications are still eligible for sponsorship from Nigeria. You need a confirmed job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer. A B2 level in reading, writing, speaking and listening English will be required from January 2026. You should also have around £1,270 in savings unless your employer covers your first month. The visa waives the Immigration Health Surcharge, costs from £304 and usually gets a decision in about three weeks. Salaries start at £25,000. Note that new care roles can no longer bring dependants. Always verify any sponsor on the official register—anyone selling sponsorship is running a scam. Feel free to ask questions or share this update with anyone planning to apply.
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