Job Offer
Job offer from a UK employer who is a licensed sponsor.
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Skilled Worker Visa
Work in the UK with a licensed sponsor.
The Skilled Worker visa replaced the old Tier 2 (General) visa and is the main route for skilled professionals to work in the UK. It requires a job offer from a licensed sponsor and pays above the minimum salary threshold.
3-8
Weeks processing
£26,200
Min salary
5
Years to ILR
Eligibility
Do you qualify?
Key requirements to apply for this program.
Certificate of Sponsorship
CoS issued by the employer with a unique reference number.
Salary Threshold
Minimum £26,200 per year or the "going rate" for your occupation, whichever is higher.
English Language
B1 level English (IELTS UKVI or equivalent).
Occupation
Role must be on the eligible occupation list with the appropriate SOC code.
Funds
£1,270 in your bank account for 28 consecutive days unless sponsored for 1+ year.
Documents
What you'll
What you'll
need to submit.
We prepare a personalized document checklist after your first consultation based on your exact profile.
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Passport
- IELTS UKVI or English test result
- Bank statements (28-day rule)
- Academic qualification certificates
- TB test certificate (if applicable)
- Criminal record certificate (for certain jobs)
Process
Your step-by-step
Your step-by-step
journey.
01
Job Offer
Secure a job with a licensed UK sponsor.
Varies
02
Certificate of Sponsorship
Employer issues CoS with unique reference.
1-2 weeks
03
Online Application
Submit visa application with biometrics.
1-2 weeks
04
Decision
Home Office decision, usually within 3 weeks.
3 weeks
05
Arrival in UK
Travel to UK, collect BRP, start working.
Immediate
Fees
What it costs.
Transparent breakdown. No hidden charges.
Visa application (up to 3 yrs)
£719
Visa application (over 3 yrs)
£1,500
Immigration Health Surcharge
£1,035 per year
Biometrics
Included
IELTS UKVI
₹18,000 approx
TB test
₹4,000 approx
Questions
Common questions.
Yes. Your partner and children under 18 can join you as dependents on the same visa duration.
Yes, but you must apply for a new Skilled Worker visa with a new licensed sponsor before starting the new job.
After 5 continuous years on the Skilled Worker route, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Start your journey
Book your free
Book your free
consultation.
30 minutes with a licensed consultant. No obligation. No cost.