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18/02/2026

Can you bring your family?
Most work visas allow you to bring your spouse and children as dependants. Each dependent must pay the visa application fee and healthcare surcharge.

18/02/2026

Eligibility requirements for Polish Citizens
While specific requirements vary by visa type, common eligibility criteria include:

A valid job offer or certificate of sponsorship from a UK employer
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS test results)
Proof of financial savings to support yourself in the UK (typically £1270)
A valid passport or travel ID
Tuberculosis (TB) test results are not required for Polish citizens but are required if you have lived in these countries you’ve lived in any of these listed countries for 6 months or more or if you were living in any of those listed countries within the last 6 months
Steps to apply for a UK Work Visa from Poland
Choose the Right Visa: Determine which visa suits your work and career goals.
Gather Required Documents: Prepare essential documents, including:
- Valid passport or travel ID
- Certificate of sponsorship from your UK employer
- Proof of financial savings (e.g. bank statements)
- Proof of English proficiency
Apply Online: Submit your application via the UK Visas and Immigration portal
Book a Biometrics Appointment:
- Schedule your biometrics appointment at a visa application centre in Poland.
- Provide fingerprints, a photo and supporting documents.
Pay the fees: Pay the visa application fee and healthcare surcharge (if applicable).
Await a decision:
- Processing typically takes 3 weeks for applications made outside the UK.

18/02/2026

Types of UK Work Visas for Polish citizens
The UK offers various work visa options depending on your skills, qualifications and the type of work you’ll be doing:

1. Skilled Worker Visa

For professionals with a job offer in eligible fields such as healthcare, IT and engineering.
Requirements:
- Job offer from a UK-based, Home Office-approved sponsor
- Minimum salary of £26,200 or £10.75/hour (lower thresholds for certain shortage occupations)
- Proof of English proficiency
Cost: Starts from £719 for applications from outside the UK.
2. Health and Care Worker Visa

Specifically for medical professionals, caregivers and adult social workers working with the NHS or UK care providers.
Requirements: Similar to the Skilled Worker Visa but with no healthcare surcharge.
Cost: Starts from £247.
3. Seasonal Worker Visa

For temporary agricultural workers, allowing up to 6 months of employment in the horticulture sector.

4. Temporary Work – International Agreement Visa

For individuals working under international laws, such as diplomatic roles or roles with recognised organisations.
Cost: £298 application fee.
5. Innovator Founder Visa

For entrepreneurs with a unique and innovative business idea that has been endorsed by a UK-approved body.

6. Graduate Visa

For students who have completed a degree in the UK, allowing them to work for up to 2 years.

18/02/2026

Do Polish citizens need a Visa to Work in the UK?
Yes, Polish citizens require a visa to work in the UK. The type of visa you need depends on the nature and duration of your work. Here are some common exceptions:

Irish Citizenship: If you’re an Irish citizen, you don’t need a visa due to the Common Travel Area (CTA) agreement.
Indefinite Leave to Remain: If you already have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you won’t need an additional visa to work.
EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS): If you were living in the UK before December 31, 2020 and have pre-settled or settled status under the EUSS, you can continue to work without a visa.

01/02/2026

From 1 February 2026, Companies House fees will be changing. These include:

incorporation digital filing fee will change to £100
confirmation statement digital filing fee will change to £50
voluntary strike off digital filing fee will change to £13

23/12/2025

07/09/2025

HMRC Downtime 12 Sep 25 - 15 Sep 25
HMRC are performing scheduled maintenance between September 12, 2025 17:00 and September 15, 2025 11:00. During this time you will be unable to submit your VAT returns.

26/04/2025

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is a new way of reporting income and expenses if you’re a sole trader or landlord. You’ll need to use software that works with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax to:

1.create, store and correct digital records of your business income and expenses
2.send your quarterly updates to HMRC
submit your tax return and pay tax due by 31 January the following year

26/04/2025

Under the new system, qualifying income will include gross income from self-employment and property, before any tax allowances or expenses are deducted. Those with qualifying income above £30,000 will also be required to use MTD for Income Tax from April 2027. The threshold will then decrease again to £20,000 from April 2028.

11/04/2025

Self-employed National Insurance rates

If your profits are £6,725 or more a year
Class 2 contributions are treated as having been paid to protect your National Insurance record. This means you do not have to pay Class 2 contributions.

If your profits are more than £12,570 a year, you must pay Class 4 contributions.

For tax year 2024 to 2025 you’ll pay:

6% on profits of £12,570 up to £50,270
2% on profits over £50,270

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26/03/2025

High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC).
From Summer 2025, employed parents will have the option to pay their HICBC through PAYE, removing the need to register for Self Assessment.