Written questions

Visas: Dentistry

Commons · Question 55627 · Tabled 30 May 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of streamlining the visa processes for overseas-qualified dentists seeking to work in the UK.

Answer

Answered by Seema Malhotra, 10 Jun 2025

Dentists are eligible for the Health and Care visa. They usually receive a decision within 3 weeks and have a dedicated UKVI team that assists them with the application process.