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Visas: Dentistry

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 55627

The question

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.

Answered by 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.

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