The New HGV Driver Visa Scheme In Context

With the UK government's recent  announcement of a new post-Brexit visa scheme for HGV lorry drivers and poultry workers, the UK's current regime for temporary work visas has been brought under the spotlight. 

The UK government has  announced that the new visa scheme, for up to 5,500 poultry workers and up to 5,000 lorry drivers, will fall under the existing  Temporary Workers visa route. 

In this post, we will take a broader look at the different visa routes which are open to those wishing to come to the UK as Temporary Workers.

Short-term visa routes under the Temporary Worker route

The  short-term visa routes outlined below do not lead directly to settlement in the UK, but are designed for individuals to come to the UK for limited periods in order to work. The duration of a Temporary Worker visa will depend on the particular category.