Immigration and Nationality Fees (Exemption for NHS Clinical Staff) Bill

Key Points

• Exempts NHS clinical staff from fees under section 68 of the Immigration Act 2014.
• Aims to ease recruitment and retention of NHS clinicians who require immigration permissions.
• Applies to NHS clinical staff and related administrative aspects of NHS staffing.
• Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. It has progressed from the 1st reading (held in December 2023) and is advancing through the early stages of consideration.