Written Question·Home Office·UIN 55627

Visas: Dentistry

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 10 June 2025

Question

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

Seema Malhotra

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.