UK Health & Care Worker Visa & IHS Savings Calculator
Check minimum NHS pay band requirements, 100% IHS exemption savings, reduced application fees, and 2026 dependant rules for doctors, nurses, and care workers.
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Health & Care Worker Visa Key Benefits (2026 Rules)
1. Reduced Application Fees
Health & Care Visa fees are reduced to **£284** per person (up to 3 years) or **£551** (over 3 years), compared to standard Skilled Worker fees of £719 / £1,420.
2. 100% IHS Exemption
Applicants and family dependants pay **£0 in Immigration Health Surcharge**, saving £1,035 per person per year over the lifetime of the visa.
3. Fast-Track Processing
Applications are automatically prioritized by UKVI with standard processing targets of **3 weeks** without requiring priority fees.
4. 5-Year Route to Settlement (ILR)
Time spent on the Health & Care Visa counts fully towards 5-year Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) permanent residence.
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Dependant Rules Update
Under recent Home Office rules, care workers and senior care workers (SOC 6145 / 6146) employed by private care providers cannot bring dependants. However, NHS nurses, doctors, radiographers, and allied health professionals continue to have full dependant rights.