Overview
Lets a domestic worker (cleaner, cook, driver, nanny, carer) accompany their employer on a visit to the UK for up to 6 months. Must have worked for the employer for at least 1 year and travel with them. No extension and no route to settlement.
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FAQs about Overseas Domestic Worker visa
Who is the Overseas Domestic Worker visa for?+
Private-household domestic staff travelling to the UK with their employer.
How much does the Overseas Domestic Worker visa cost?+
Typical fees listed for Overseas Domestic Worker visa: £726.. Always confirm on the official government site.
How long does Overseas Domestic Worker visa processing take?+
ImmigraPath currently lists processing time as: Usually within 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK..
How long can I stay on the Overseas Domestic Worker visa?+
Up to 6 months; not extendable.
Can I work on the Overseas Domestic Worker visa?+
Domestic work in a private household only; may change to another such job within the 6 months.
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