UK Skilled Worker Visa: Complete 2025 Guide

The UK Skilled Worker Visa (formerly Tier 2 General) allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.

**Key Requirements:** - Job offer from a UK employer with a sponsor licence - Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from your employer - Job at required skill level (RQF 3 or above) - English language proficiency - Minimum salary threshold (usually £26,200 or the going rate for your job)

To be eligible, you must:

✓ Have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship ✓ Meet the salary requirements ✓ Prove English language ability (B1 level minimum) ✓ Have enough savings to support yourself (£1,270 for 28 days) ✓ Not be from a country where you're banned from working in the UK

**Step 1: Secure a Job Offer** Find employment with a UK company that holds a sponsor licence.

**Step 2: Receive Certificate of Sponsorship** Your employer provides you with a CoS reference number.

**Step 3: Gather Documents** Collect passport, proof of English, financial evidence, and TB test results (if applicable).

**Step 4: Apply Online** Submit your application through the UK government website.

**Step 5: Biometrics Appointment** Attend an appointment to provide fingerprints and photograph.

**Step 6: Wait for Decision** Processing time is typically 3-8 weeks.

**Visa Application Fee:** - Up to 3 years: £719 - More than 3 years: £1,420

**Immigration Health Surcharge:** £1,035 per year

**Other Costs:** - English test: £150-200 - TB test (if required): £50-150

**Workium Service:** £2,700 for complete assistance