Skilled Worker Visa

The Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa, allows foreign nationals to come to and work in the UK in eligible, skilled roles with a UK employer holding a valid sponsorship license.

This route allows UK-based employers to recruit overseas workers to fill a wide range of skilled vacancies in the UK

To qualify for the Skilled Worker Visa the following requirements need to be met;

• You are aged 18 or over;
• You have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for the job you are planning to do;
• Your job offer is a genuine vacancy and at the appropriate skill level;
• From 4 April 2024, the minimum salary requirement increased to £38,700 per year or your job's going rate, whichever is higher.
• You will be paid a salary which equals or exceeds both a general salary threshold and the ‘going rate’ for the applicable SOC 2020 occupation code;
• You are competent in the English language to at least CEFR Level B1 (equivalent to IELTS 4.0);
• You have enough money to support yourself (£1270) without relying on public funds;
• Provide a criminal record certificate, if applicable and
• You have provided a valid TB certificate, if applicable

This route can also lead to settlement and allows the applicant to bring their dependents.

We can ensure that your company is able to offer Skilled Worker visas and help you reach that status if not, as well as performing the legal practicalities surrounding securing the visa for your employee.