Visa Fees
The University will reimburse the following visa application fees for an employee or prospective employee (once employment has commenced) for the duration of the contract for -
- ‘standard’ application costs for the Skilled Worker or Global Talent visa
- NHS Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees
For queries and to submit your completed form go to the People Connect Portal at People Services - General Request Form - Connect and in the ‘Request Details’ select ‘Global Mobility’ and ‘Visa Fees or Loans’. You must also upload copies of all receipts/invoices showing confirmation of payments.
Visa Loans
The visa loan is designed to support colleagues with the costs of applying for a visa in certain circumstances. To be eligible for a loan you must meet one of the criteria below:
- If you currently hold a Skilled Worker or Global Talent visa you can apply for a loan of up to £10,000 for your dependant(s) visa application and Immigration Health Surcharge costs
- If you are applying (any type of current visa) for ILR you can apply for a loan of up to £10,000 for yourself and your dependant(s) visa application costs
For queries and to submit your completed loan application go to the People Connect Portal at People Services - General Request Form - Connect and in the ‘Request Details’ select ‘Global Mobility’ and ‘Visa Fees or Loans’. You must also upload copies of all receipts/invoices showing confirmation of payments.