EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA) NATIONALS
Under European legislation you are entitled to work in the UK without a work visa. It is vital to have a good command of the English language and dental terminology.

WORK PERMIT STATUS FOR NON-EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (EEA) MEMBERS
We are aware that there are many overseas visitors seeking both short and long term employment. We will be happy to discuss your work permit requirements via email or by telephone/fax. UK Immigration requires that those from Non-EEA countries must have a work permit in order to be employed in the UK. It is essential to obtain a permit through the British Consulate prior to leaving your own country. There are different categories for permit status, which depend upon your age and ancestry.

CANDIDATES AGES 17 - 27

Working Holiday Maker Visa
2 year work visa usually granted on a one off basis to run for 2 years consecutively from the day of entry to the UK. However, you are officially only entitled to work half of this time i.e. 365 days not including weekends.

UK Ancestry
Generally a 4 year work visa, with less restrictions. Those eligible need to have UK ancestry e.g. a parent or grandparent born in UK. The British Consulate will be able to advise you on your eligibility. Once working in the UK for a period of four years, with holiday accumulating to no more than 90 days per year you will be eligible to apply for permanent residency. There are agencies which can assist with this process

CANDIDATES AGE 28 PLUS

With No UK Ancestry
The sponsored work permit is your only option. It is possible to obtain a work permit through your UK employer, which means you need to have a job offer. To save time and money these permits are more easily obtained before you enter the country and are bound to that specific job. The Home Office would need to grant a new permit if you change your job, which in turn needs to be sponsored by your next employer, but there is no need to leave the country. There are agencies which can assist with this process

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