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PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
WORK PERMITS
Nationals of member states
of the EU
Nationals of other countries
Commonwealth Citizens between the ages of
17 & 27 years
Nationals of member states
of the EU
Physiotherapists from these countries do not require work permits.
Nationals of other countries
Before entering the UK to work as a physiotherapist you must be
in possession of a work permit. This can only be obtained once you
have been offered employment and will be applied for on your behalf
by the hospital identified and offering you employment. You can
get further details by writing to:
Department for Education and Employment
Overseas Labour Service
W5, Moorfoot
Sheffield S1 4PQ
England
Tel +44 (0)114 259 6000 (9am - 5.30pm)
It is not advisable to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor in
the expectation you will receive permission to work. There is no
guarantee that permission will be granted in such circumstances.
| The following do not require
work permits: |
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Holders of United Kingdom passports |
| 2. |
Nationals of Member States of the European Union (EU) |
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Commonwealth citizens who have entry clearance; prior application
must be made to the British Representative of your country of
residence.
Any queries you may have can be dealt with by the Overseas Labour
Service (details are above). |
Commonwealth Citizens
between the ages of 17 & 27 years
Commonwealth citizens wanting to take a working holiday in
the UK do have permission to work as physiotherapists. The Immigration
and Nationality Department’s criteria for the Working Holiday Visa
Scheme is as follows:
| The physiotherapist: |
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Must obtain entry clearance at a British post in the country
where they live |
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Should be a commonwealth citizen |
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Should be aged between 17 and 27 |
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Should only work for up to 50% of their stay in the UK in
a full-time post (defined as 25 hours per week) |
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Cannot take a permanent or career post (a managerial or responsible
position) |
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Can work for more than 50% of their stay in the UK in a part-time
post |
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Can only take a post on a temporary contract. |
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