Sector based visas

The basic requirements for the sector based scheme are as follows

  • You must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
  • This is a temporary work permit for the UK for a maximum period of twelve months.
  • You can currently only come under the scheme in a certain number of hospitality and food manufacturing occupations.
  • The employer must show that there is a shortage of people in the UK to fill these vacancies and will normally need to advertise to show this.
  • You will not be allowed to bring a spouse or dependents with you to the UK.
  • If you wish to go back on the scheme after being on a work permit for twelve months you will have to be outside the UK for two months.

The following types of jobs at a relatively low skill level are covered by this scheme

  • Nine thousand work permits for the Hospitality Industry
  • Six thousand work permits for the Food Manufacturing Industry - mainly meat and fish processing and the mushroom industry.

The following employers can apply: Contract/event catering business, Cafeteria, Hotel, Motorway service station, Night Club, Public House, Restaurant, Takeaway shop
Please note that cleaners can work at staff canteens and restaurants only under the sector based scheme.

  • Bar staff
  • Chefs - NVQ Level 2 and below
  • Cleaner - staff canteens and restaurants only
  • Concierge staff
  • Food Service Operative - serving food to paying customers
  • Housekeeper
  • Kitchen assistant - helps prepare food, cleans and provides assistance to staff
  • Room Attendant
  • Reception Staff
  • Waiting Staff

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" Any information on this website should not be construed as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information is intended to be general and should not be relied upon as being specific".

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