Scholarships and visas for South Africans

Scholarships, study abroad options and work visa routes that South Africans can apply for, with deadlines and official links.

Work Visas

UK care worker visa is closed to new overseas applicants: where carers and nurses can go now

Since 22 July 2025 the UK no longer gives care worker visas to people applying from abroad. Here's what changed, who can still go, and the routes open to Africans in 2026.

Updated 22 Oct 2026

Work Visas

UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026: the new salary, skill and English rules

The UK Skilled Worker visa now needs a degree-level job, a salary of at least £41,700 and B2 English. Here's what changed and who still qualifies from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.

Updated 22 Oct 2026