UK Visa Sponsorship for Filipino Nationals
UK visa sponsorship for Filipino nationals. Philippines-based applicants commonly use Health and Care Worker and Skilled Worker routes for sponsored employment.
Most-used UK visa routes
- +Health and Care Worker
- +Skilled Worker
Top sponsored roles for Filipino applicants
Registered nurse • Care worker • Domestic worker • IT support
Cost in PHP
Approx ₱44,000–55,000 base visa fee + IHS
FX rates fluctuate; check the GBP equivalent of the published Home Office fee at the moment you apply. Fees include the Immigration Health Surcharge unless on the Health and Care Worker visa.
Common refusal reasons / pitfalls
- !NMC test of competence + OSCE for nurses
- !POEA requirements
- !TB test
Application logistics
Philippines is the dominant source country for UK Health and Care Worker nurses. POEA processing often takes 4–6 weeks before UK arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Can Filipino nationals get UK visa sponsorship in 2026?
Yes. Philippines is among the largest source countries for UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas. The most common routes are Health and Care Worker, Skilled Worker.
What is the UK visa fee in PHP?
Approx ₱44,000–55,000 base visa fee + IHS. Add the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year of visa, exempt for Health and Care Worker visa holders).
Which roles do Filipino applicants most commonly get sponsored for?
Registered nurse, Care worker, Domestic worker, IT support.
What are the most common refusal reasons for Filipino applicants?
NMC test of competence + OSCE for nurses; POEA requirements; TB test. Cross-checking the employer is on the Home Office sponsor register before applying eliminates the largest single failure mode (applying to non-sponsoring employers).
Where do Filipino nationals submit biometrics?
Philippines is the dominant source country for UK Health and Care Worker nurses. POEA processing often takes 4–6 weeks before UK arrival.