Skilled Worker Visa
Secure your place in the UK workforce with a Skilled Worker Visa. We guide you through the Certificate of Sponsorship, salary thresholds, and every Home Office requirement.
The Skilled Worker visa allows UK employers to sponsor non-UK nationals for eligible skilled roles. To qualify, applicants must score 70 points by meeting specific criteria, including a valid job offer, appropriate skill level, English language ability, and salary requirements.
This visa can be granted for up to 5 years and may lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), allowing you to settle permanently in the UK.
The general minimum salary threshold is £41,700 per year or the going rate for the role, whichever is higher. However, lower thresholds may apply in certain cases (such as shortage occupations or new entrants).
SKILLED WORKER VISA REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for a Skilled Worker visa, applicants must:
• Have a confirmed job offer from a UK employer
• Work for an employer approved by the Home Office (licensed sponsor)
• Obtain a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
• Be offered a job listed under eligible occupations
• Meet the required skill level of at least RQF Level 3
• Meet the salary requirement (£41,700 or the going rate)
• Demonstrate English language proficiency at CEFR Level B1 (minimum)
• Show sufficient funds (at least £1,270) unless certified by the sponsor
• Provide a tuberculosis (TB) certificate, if applicable