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Isle of Man

Worker Migrant visa with Confirmation of Employment. An Isle of Man employer can recruit an overseas worker for a vacancy using a Confirmation of Employment followed by a Worker Migrant visa.

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Worker Migrant visa with Confirmation of Employment

Employment for the sponsoring Isle of Man employer if the Worker Migrant visa is issued; self-employment is excluded.

Who qualifies

You keep your U.S. citizenship.

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Does it fit your family?

One question, from the program’s own rules.

Do you have a binding job offer in that country?

Not legal advice.

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What it takes.

Time
Processing starts after the authority accepts a complete application; work or study begins only after the required permission issues.
Cost
The authority assesses its filing charge under the fee schedule in force on submission, plus document costs.
The hard part
Employer vacancy justification and the two-stage Confirmation of Employment and visa process.
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Citizens by 2034.

If your first permit is issued in 2027 and you keep living there, this is the road.

  1. 2027
    First residence permit

    3 years, renewable for 3 years at a time.

  2. 2030
    Renew the permit

    Filed before the old one lapses; renews for 3 years.

  3. 2032
    Permanent residence

    Indefinite leave to remain after 5 years on a qualifying long-term option, with English at B1 and the Life in the UK and Islands test.

  4. 2033
    Apply for citizenship

    With a language test and a civics test.

  5. 2034
    Citizenship

    The decision usually takes 12 months.

Language
English speaking and listening at B1.
Civics
The Life in the UK and Islands test.
Time away
British nationality law applies in the Islands: normally 5 years in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey or Isle of Man, settlement for the final 12 months, no more than 450 days away in those 5 years and 90 in the final year.
Two passports
Yes. You keep your U.S. citizenship.
  • Lawful residence on this status builds the ordinary residence clock while the permit remains valid.
The law behind these dates
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Living there.

Time you must spend there
The program sets no minimum number of days. Renewal still expects it to be your home.
Tax
Where you become tax resident follows the days you spend there and where your home is. We map it for your family before you move.

We never file a tax return. We tell you what applies and brief the professional who does.

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Start today.

  1. Ask the employer to apply for the Confirmation of Employment.Open gov.im ↗
  2. Gather these documents.
    • The signed job offer, salary, and recognized qualifications
    • Health cover for the move
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