UK visa applications: other work and exemptions
UK visa applications: other work and exemptions stood at 15,082 Visas in Q2 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Immigration, quarterly table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Immigration, quarterly table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa applications | |||||||||||
| Other work visas and exemptions | 15,082 | 5,474 | 6,162 | 6,280 | 13,627 | 5,020 | 5,964 | 6,041 | 13,392 | 5,844 | |
| Sponsored study | 45,976 | 33,269 | 53,202 | 283,773 | 65,164 | 47,225 | 61,984 | 275,572 | 57,786 | 40,925 |
Understanding UK visa applications: other work and exemptions
This metric tallies every formal entry clearance submission lodged globally for miscellaneous employment categories and regulatory exemptions across the United Kingdom that do not fit standard skilled, temporary, or business routes. It includes specialised personnel such as domestic workers in diplomatic households, international agreement workers, and specific niche exemptions. The series excludes mainstream worker categories and general visitors.
Reading this dataset requires careful attention to shifting administrative definitions and policy consolidation that can move specific occupational sub-groups into or out of this residual category. Early provisional numbers often face upward adjustments as complex status verifications resolve. Analysts should examine detailed metadata before drawing conclusions about niche labour market movements from this aggregate.
Frequently asked questions
- What occupations are typically captured here?
- It captures niche groups such as diplomatic household staff, international agreement workers, and specific ministerial exemptions.
- Is this a high-volume immigration route?
- No, it represents a residual category handling specialised or infrequent exemptions rather than mass workforce movements.
- Can policy changes affect historical comparability?
- Yes, reclassifications of specific visa types can shift counts into or out of this miscellaneous group over time.