The new Health and Care Visa will make it cheaper, quicker, and easier for healthcare
professionals from around the world to come to the UK. This announcement made on 14th
of July 2020, Tier 2 Policy Guidance

The Health and Care Visa will apply to the following list of Standard Occupational
Classification codes:
• 2112 – Biological scientists and biochemists
• 2113 – Physical Scientists
• 2211 – Medical Practitioners
• 2212 – Psychologists
• 2213 – Pharmacists
• 2214 – Ophthalmic Opticians
• 2215 – Dental practitioners
• 2217 – Medical Radiographers
• 2218 – Podiatrists
• 2219 – Health Professionals not elsewhere classified
• 2221 – Physiotherapists
• 2222 – Occupational Therapists
• 2223 – Speech and Language Therapists
• 2229 – Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified
• 2231 – Nurses
• 2232 – Midwives
• 2442 – Social Workers
• 3213 – Paramedics

The Health and Care Visa is available for individuals who:
• are applying under Tier 2 (General) for Entry Clearance or Leave to Remain; and,
• will be taking up a job in one of the occupations specified within the list of Standard
Occupational Classification (SOC) codes set out in paragraph A3; and,
• will be employed or engaged by an NHS Foundation Trust in England, an NHS Trust in
England.