The UK long-term work visas are all part of the Tier 2 Visas, part of the UK Point Based System. The main categories of the UK long-term work visas are as follows:
Skilled Worker Visa:
To be eligible, you must work for a UK employer approved by Home Office, have a certificate of sponsorship, must be an eligible occupation, knowledge of English and paid a salary. Documents required when applying from outside the UK.
Intra-company visa:
To be eligible, your overseas employer has offered you a role in a UK branch of the organization.
Minister of Religion visa (T2):
To be eligible, you have applied for a visa as non-EEA and Switzerland national who have been offered a job in the UK within a faith community.
International Sportsperson visa:
To be eligible, you would need to be an elite sportsperson or qualified coach, who has been recognized by their sport’s governing body as being at the highest level of their profession internationally, can apply for this visa.