Dependent Visa Renewal of NHS Skilled Worker

[VijoZacharia]

Good Day Immigration Board Team,

I am NHS sponsored Skilled worker in UK Sponsored by the NHS trust working Since Jan 2021, My Visa is due for Renewal on Jan 2024.

I do need to Know few points to be cleared:-
Once We get the new COC from employer, How early we can submit for renewal? As we are planning to Go for Annual leave in November.
How Much will be cost for the Visa Renewal?
How much for the Dependent visa renewal cost(Husband and 2 Children ages under 12)
Do we need to pay for the NHS Surcharge?


Earlier your Responses is highly appreciated

regards

[Anon123B]

Hi VijoZacharia,

1. Once We get the new COC from employer, How early we can submit for renewal? As we are planning to Go for Annual leave in November.

Generally, there is no restriction on how soon you can apply for renewal. However, applying too soon will put implications on your future application for an ILR as there will be a shortfall in residence. Making up for this shortfall will require another extension than you would have actually needed had you not applied too early.

Ideally, you should apply for an extension 28 days before your expiry or when you reach at least 30 months residence from when you first entered the UK.

You must note that just because you submit an application early does not necessarily mean you will get a decision earlier than November. If anything, you may be able to pay for a faster decision (£500 per application).

2. How Much will be cost for the Visa Renewal?

https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-v ... h-it-costs

3. How much for the Dependent visa renewal cost(Husband and 2 Children ages under 12)

https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-v ... d-children

4. Do we need to pay for the NHS Surcharge?

You, as a health and care worker, and your partner and children as your dependents are exempt from the NHS surcharge - https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... -needs-pay