Skilled Worker Visa
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Skilled Worker Visa

Your pathway to working in the UK

€2,700
4-5 months
Up to 5 years
94% success rate
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Overview

The UK Skilled Worker Visa is designed for professionals who have a job offer from a UK employer with a valid sponsor licence. This visa replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa and is the primary route for skilled workers to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Key Benefits

Work full-time for your sponsor employer
Bring dependants (spouse/partner and children)
Access to NHS healthcare
Path to Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years
Switch employers with new CoS
Travel in and out of UK freely

Eligibility Requirements

1
Job offer from a Home Office approved sponsor
2
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from your employer
3
Job at required skill level (RQF Level 3 or above)
4
Minimum salary of £38,700 or going rate for occupation
5
English language proficiency at B1 level (CEFR)
6
Proof of £1,270 in savings (unless employer certifies)
7
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity

Salary Requirements

general£38,700 per year
newEntrant£30,960 per year (under 26 or recent graduate)
shortageOccupation£30,960 per year
phd£34,830 per year (relevant PhD)

Note: Must also meet the "going rate" for your specific occupation

Required Documents

Valid Passport

Must be valid for intended stay

Certificate of Sponsorship

Reference number from employer

Proof of English Language

IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent

Bank Statements

Showing £1,270 for 28 consecutive days

TB Test Certificate

If from listed country

Criminal Record Certificate

For certain occupations

Qualification Certificates

Degrees, diplomas as required

Application Timeline

1

Job Placement & Offer

1-3 months

Get matched with sponsor employer and receive job offer

2

CoS Application

1-2 weeks

Employer applies for Certificate of Sponsorship

3

Visa Application

1-2 weeks

Submit online application and documents

4

Biometrics Appointment

1-2 weeks

Attend appointment at visa center

5

Decision

4-5 months

Receive visa decision

6

Travel to UK

Flexible

Enter UK and collect BRP card

How Workium Helps You Succeed

Our expert team provides comprehensive support throughout your visa journey, from initial application to successful settlement.

Employer matching with licensed UK sponsors
CV optimization for UK job market
Interview preparation and coaching
Complete visa application assistance
Document verification and preparation
Biometrics appointment scheduling
Post-arrival settlement support
Bank account and NI number guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions

UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligibility Check

Check if your occupation, education, and experience qualify you for the UK Skilled Worker Visa. Our assessment uses the official government eligible occupations list.

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Occupation Eligibility

Check if your job is eligible for the Skilled Worker Visa

The UK Skilled Worker Visa requires your occupation to be at RQF Level 3 or above (equivalent to A-levels). Search for your occupation below or select from categories.

Cannot find your occupation?

We will help verify if your occupation is eligible during consultation.

Note: Some occupations are not eligible

Examples include: Retail Sales Assistants, Cleaners and Domestics, Security Guards, Waiters and Waitresses, Bar Staff...

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