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Update on implementation of the Immigration Health Surcharge exemption for health and care workers
15 July 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement provides an update on the implementation of the Immigration Health Surcharge exemption for health and care workers as announced by the Prime Minister.
Action Requested
Next month, a Health and Care Visa will launch, making it cheaper, quicker, and easier for healthcare professionals to work in the UK without paying the Immigration Health Surcharge. Additionally, a reimbursement scheme will be launched on October 1st for those who have paid the surcharge since March 31, 2020.
Key Facts
- The launch of the Health and Care Visa is set for next month.
- Fees Regulations were laid yesterday.
- Overseas health and care staff will not need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge upfront from October onwards.
- Reimbursement scheme for those who have paid the surcharge since March 31, 2020 will be launched on October 1st.
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