Determine your immigration route
Check whether you need a visa to enter the UK
Apply for the appropriate UK visa before traveling
Use the Skilled Worker visa if you have a job offer from a licensed UK employer
Use the Health and Care Worker visa if you qualify for a health or care role
Use the Student visa if you have an offer from a licensed Scottish or UK education provider
Use the Graduate visa if you have completed an eligible UK degree
Use the Family visa if you have a qualifying partner or family member in the UK
Use the Global Talent visa if you are a leader or potential leader in an eligible field
Use the Innovator Founder visa if you plan to start a business and meet the requirements
Use the UK Ancestry visa if you are eligible through a grandparent born in the UK
Apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa if your nationality qualifies
Prepare your passport and required documents
Provide proof of English language ability if required
Provide proof of financial support if required
Pay the visa application fee
Pay the immigration health surcharge if required
Submit biometric information if required
Wait for a decision from UK Visas and Immigration
Travel to Scotland after your visa is approved
Register with local services after arrival if needed
Apply to extend your visa before it expires if eligible
Apply for indefinite leave to remain when you meet the residency requirements
Apply for British citizenship if you become eligible