How to Become a UK Visa Officer

To become a U.K. visa officer you must file an application for a specific opening advertised by one of the embassies around the world, and meet several eligibility requirements.



Requirements are stricter to become an operational officer with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, a job that consists in part of issuing visas.

Things You'll Need

• Excellent spoken and written English
• Computer literacy, with typing speed of 25 words per minute
• Security Clearance
• British citizenship and bachelor's degree, if you hope to work as an operational officer

Instructions

Finding the job

1. Check the jobs page of your local British embassy or consulate frequently.

2. These jobs open rarely, and because of fairness rules, embassies and the Foreign office will not keep your resume on file--you must apply for each job as it is advertised.

3. If you are being considered for a job after you have submitted your application, you will be asked to come to the embassy for an interview.

4. You will have to pass a written test and training program.

5. If you have applied to become an operational officer with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, you will have to pass a security vetting process.

References

• Foreign Employees
• Generalist Positions
• Visa Officer in Abu Dhabi