UK Care Work Immigration Changes 2026: What African Care Workers Must Know

If you are a care worker in Africa hoping to move to the UK,

listen closely. UK immigration rules for care workers have changed and many people are

still being misled. As of July 2025, the UK closed the door to

new overseas care worker visa applications. You can no longer apply from Africa to come

directly to the UK as a carer. If an agent promises sponsorship from

Africa, be very careful. Many people are being scammed. Care work visas

are now mainly for people who are already inside the UK switching visas.

The government made these changes to reduce migration and encourage local recruitment within the UK.