*All funding on this page is referring to monies provided by NHSE & NHS Gloucestershire ICB*
GCPA will fund to a maximum of £6,000 per individual for a new recruit entering the UK after 1st December 2023:
- Sponsorship Licences
- Certificates of Sponsorship
- Immigration Skills Charge
- Pastoral Support (If this is included within a recruiters total cost)
- Flights (On arrival of staff member)
- Accommodation (Upon proof that the staff member is in accommodation funded by the provider)
- Language Assessments
- Driving Assessments
- Vetting and Documentation
- Candidate Communication & Interviews
- Sponsorship Management System Support & Compliance
GCPA will not fund:
- Support costs – GCPA will not fund the £1,270 which an international recruit is required to have in their bank account, as proof to the Home Office before entering the country. This is because we are unlikely to receive that funding back, therefore, GCPA could be subject to discriminatory practice by not giving our domestic workforce £1,270.
The Home Office states that the international recruit must have at least £1,270 in your bank account to show you can support yourself in the UK.
They will need to have had the money available for at least 28 days in a row. Day 28 must be within 31 days of applying for this visa.
They’ll usually need to show proof of this when you apply, unless either:
- They’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months
- The employer can cover your costs during your first month in the UK, up to £1,270
The international recruits partner and children will also need to prove they can support themselves while they’re in the UK. Check how much they’ll need.
Please follow this link to read the full guidance on support costs
- Please note – Should you use Borderless or The Devon Alliance, we will not double fund any elements that are within their offer.
- Visa Renewals – This funding is specifically for new recruits.
