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- How long can an offshore worker work in the UK?
- When to apply for an offshore worker visa?
- Are offshore workers classed as crew?
- Do offshore workers need authorisation to enter the UK?
- What is an offshore worker?
- How many hours a day do offshore workers work?
- Can I work in the UK with an offshore Visa?
- What are the rules for working offshore in the UK?
- What are the immigration rules for offshore workers?
- Are offshore workers seafaring ‘crew’?
- Are offshore workers entitled to leave and visas?
- Can an offshore worker enter the UK on the UKCS?
How long can an offshore worker work in the UK?
In the majority of cases, offshore workers are employed for short periods on the UKCS and require entry into the UK for less than six months to go offshore before returning home for leave. However, some offshore workers may wish to base themselves, and their dependants, in the UK, for longer than six months.
When to apply for an offshore worker visa?
If visa nationals are intending to be rotating frequently in and out of the UK, they should apply for the Offshore Worker visa. The Offshore Worker visa does not require permission to work under the points-based system and is issued for 12 months each time, allowing the holder to live in the UK. It is also valid for multiple re-entries into the UK.
Are offshore workers classed as crew?
It is important to note that offshore workers are not dealt with the same as crew joining a ship. Offshore workers are not seafaring ‘crew’ as defined in the Immigration Act 1971, and are not dealt with in accordance with the provisions for seafaring crew.
Do offshore workers need authorisation to enter the UK?
Persons seeking entry to the UK as offshore workers do not require authorisation for such employment, but as a concession, they can be given leave to enter to allow them to go offshore for such employment.
What is an offshore worker?
WHAT IS AN OFFSHORE WORKER? Offshore Working, quite literally, means working off the shore. That is to say, you will be working in a place relatively far from land. The type of tasks and work that you do will depend on the installation where you are working, and your role – as will the facilities.
How many hours a day do offshore workers work?
Those in drilling and exploration can spend longer offshore. Offshore crew work 12 hours a day, including rest and meal breaks, and have 12 hours off. Off-shift, workers can choose to work out in the gym, watch a video or DVD or satellite TV, play snooker, play PC games, read or just hang out with their colleagues.
Can I work in the UK with an offshore Visa?
The Offshore Worker visa does not require permission to work under the points-based system and is issued for 12 months each time, allowing the holder to live in the UK. It is also valid for multiple re-entries into the UK. It does not allow the holder to work in the UK or in UK territorial waters.
What are the rules for working offshore in the UK?
- The minimum age for working offshore in the UK sector is 18. - You are not allowed to travel offshore under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. This is strictly enforced at the heliport departure desk.
