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	The United Kingdom work permit scheme is entirely discretionary. The Secretary of State (the Home Secretary) may allow employers to engage workers who are not EEA (European Economic Area) nationals. The scheme is divided into four main groups: Business and commercial Sports people and entertainers Training and work experience (TWES) Sector based schemes (SBS) - We do not currently provide assistance with this type of application. Applications are made by employers, not employees! It is not possible for an overseas worker to apply for a work permit although certain individuals with high levels of skills and experience may qualify under the Highly Skilled Migrant's Programme. Holding a work permit or another type of 'Immigration Employment Document' does not guarantee entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain. This must be applied for separately by the worker. If you would like further information on the work permit schemes please follow the link below that describes you circumstance most closely. I am an employer seeking to employ a non-EEA national I want to work in the United Kingdom and need to know how to obtain a work permit	Immigration About Us Contact Us Services Information You are in Information In this section General Information Entry clearance Leave to enter Extensions Switching category Visa nationals Commonwealth EU & EEA nationals Business Immigration Business visitors Sole representatives Establishing a business Eastern Europeans Investors Work permits Personal Immigration Visitors Medical treatment Students (tertiary) Schooling Retirement UK Ancestry Working holidays Family Members Spouses Children Fiance(e)s Parents and grandparents
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Work Permits

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The United Kingdom work permit scheme is entirely discretionary. The Secretary of State (the Home Secretary) may allow employers to engage workers who are not EEA (European Economic Area) nationals. The scheme is divided into four main groups:

Business and commercial
Sports people and entertainers
Training and work experience (TWES)
Sector based schemes (SBS) - We do not currently provide assistance with this type of application.

Applications are made by employers, not employees! It is not possible for an overseas worker to apply for a work permit although certain individuals with high levels of skills and experience may qualify under the Highly Skilled Migrant's Programme.
Holding a work permit or another type of 'Immigration Employment Document' does not guarantee entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain. This must be applied for separately by the worker.
If you would like further information on the work permit schemes please follow the link below that describes you circumstance most closely.

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