Overseas qualified nurses and midwives
Applying
This page explains how you can apply to come to the United Kingdom as an overseas qualified nurse or midwife.
You should read the page on switching if you are already in the United Kingdom under a different immigration category and want to remain in the United Kingdom as an overseas qualified nurse or midwife.
For details of the requirements you must meet to qualify under this category, see eligibility.
If you are currently outside the United Kingdom, you will need to apply for a visa before you travel to the United Kingdom. Visa applications are processed by visa services, their website provides a visa enquiry form that you can use to decide whether you will need to apply for a visa. If you need a visa, you should make your application at your nearest British diplomatic post.
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Terms explained
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Dependant
Someone who depends on you financially, such as a husband, wife, partner, or child.
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Public funds
Public funds are income-related benefits paid by the state. They include income support, income-based job seekers allowance, housing and homelessness assistance, housing and council tax benefit, working families' tax credit, a social fund payment, child benefit and any disability allowance. Benefits paid as a result of contributions, such as the state pension, are not considered to be public funds. Social housing is not considered to be a public fund either. Claiming public funds when you are not eligible is known as benefit fraud and it is a criminal offence.
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Contact
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Visa services
Visa services, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AH. If you are outside the United Kingdom you should contact you nearest British diplomatic post.