Visa Route Finder
Select your main reason for coming to (or staying in) the UK and we will show you the most relevant visa routes.
Important: Immigration rules are complex and change frequently. This tool provides general information only. For advice specific to your circumstances, consult a qualified immigration adviser regulated by the OISC or a solicitor.
What is your main purpose?
About this tool — how it works
This tool asks you to pick one main purpose — working in the UK, studying, joining family, visiting, settling permanently, or starting or investing in a business — and returns the visa routes most commonly used for that purpose. Each result includes a short description and a headline fact, such as the Skilled Worker visa’s general salary threshold, the phased minimum income requirement for family visas, or the current fees for Indefinite Leave to Remain, British citizenship, the Life in the UK test, and a sponsor licence.
It is a routing tool, not an eligibility checker: it groups routes by the purpose you select and does not ask about your nationality, age, existing immigration status, job offer, sponsor, income, or savings, so it cannot tell you which specific visa you would qualify for. Some purposes overlap several routes with different requirements, and the tool cannot weigh those trade-offs for you.
Fees, salary thresholds, and income requirements change frequently under the Immigration Rules, so the figures shown are a starting reference only — always confirm the current amount on GOV.UK. Because a refused application can have serious consequences, treat this tool as a first step and get advice from a solicitor or an OISC-regulated adviser before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How does the visa route finder work?
You choose your main purpose — work, study, joining family, visiting, settling permanently, or starting a business — from six options, and the tool lists the visa routes commonly used for that purpose, each with a short description and a key fact such as a fee or a threshold.
Does the tool tell me which visa I actually qualify for?
No. It narrows a broad purpose down to a shortlist of routes worth reading about — for example, choosing "work" shows the Skilled Worker visa, Health and Care Worker visa, Global Talent visa, Youth Mobility Scheme and Graduate Route. It does not check your nationality, job offer, salary, savings, or immigration history.
Are the fees and thresholds shown up to date?
The tool shows headline figures such as the Skilled Worker general salary threshold, the minimum income requirement for family visas, and current application fees for settlement, citizenship, and the Life in the UK test. Immigration fees and thresholds change frequently, so always confirm the current figure on GOV.UK before you apply.
Should I get advice before applying?
Yes. Immigration rules are complex and the consequences of a refused application can be serious. Use the tool to identify likely routes, then consult a solicitor or an adviser regulated by the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) before you submit an application.