UK Skilled Worker Visas

The Skilled Worker visa enables you to reside in the United Kingdom and work for an approved employer who has offered you a job. This visa is a pathway to a fulfilling career and life in the UK, providing opportunities for skilled professionals to contribute to the country workforce.

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UK Work Permit - Requirements and Application Guide

For non-UK residents seeking to work in the UK, the Skilled Worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa. This site provides applicants with an understanding of the eligibility criteria and application process for the Skilled Worker visa to avoid delays or issues with the UK Home Office.

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What you can do with skilled worker visa?

You can do the following with a Skilled Worker visa:

Get a job you are qualified for
Study
If your partner and children are eligible, you can bring them along as your ‘dependants’.
Under certain circumstances, take on additional work
Work as a volunteer
Return to the UK after travelling abroad
If you’ve lived in the UK for five (5) years and meet the other eligibility requirements, you can apply for permanent residency in the UK (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’).

How long you can stay in the uk ?

Depending on your visa type, you may be able to stay for up to five years in the UK before you extend your visa. When your visa expires or if you change jobs or employers, you’ll need to apply to extend or update your visa. Providing you meet the eligibility requirements. You can extend your visa as many times as you like.

Once you have lived in the UK for five (5) years, you can apply for permanent residence (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’). The permanent residency gives you the right to live, work, and study in the country indefinitely. If you qualify for benefits, you’ll also be able to apply for them.

UK work visa eligibility

A Skilled Worker visa requires the following qualifications:

Work for a UK-based company approved as an employer by the UK Home Office
A ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your employer detailing the role you have secured in the United Kingdom
Make sure that you work in an occupation that exists on the list of eligible occupations
The type of work you’ll be doing will at least pay you the minimum wage
The specific eligibility requirements vary by job.
Knowledge of English-The ability to speak, read, write, and understand English is required. In most cases, you must prove your English knowledge when applying.

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Skilled Worker visas documents required

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What do you need to provide ?

You will need to provide the following information when applying:

The reference number for your sponsorship certificate – you will receive it from your employer
Proof of your English proficiency
A passport or other document proving your nationality and identity-Your passport must have a blank page for your visa if you are:
- From outside the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein
- Having a biometric passport that does not contain a chip but from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein
The title of your job and the salary you earn annually
The occupation code for your job
Your employer’s name and sponsor license number – you’ll find it on your sponsorship certificate.
If you do not have a certificate of sponsorship, ask your employer for one.
Other documents you might need
It may be necessary for you to provide the following information depending on your circumstances:
Proof of your savings to support yourself in the UK, such as bank statements (unless your sponsorship certificate indicates your employer can provide support)
If you are applying with your partner or children, you must provide proof of your relationship
The results of your tuberculosis test if you are from a listed country
A criminal record certificate – if you work in certain professions
If your job involves research on a sensitive subject at PhD level or higher, you may need an ATAS certificate
If your qualifications are from outside the UK, you’ll need to apply through ECCTIS using your ECCTIS reference number (formerly UK NARIC reference number).
You will also need to provide a certified translation if your documents are not in English or Welsh.

Criminal record certificate

A criminal record certificate is required if you are applying from outside the UK and working in the following:

Teachers, education advisers, school inspectors, childminders, and teaching assistants.

Healthcare professionals: nurses, doctors, paramedics, managers, pharmacists, dentists and dental nurses, and ophthalmic opticians.

Therapists, such as psychologists, speech therapists, and counsellors.

In the field of social services, social workers, managers, probation officers, welfare officers, and housing officers

Approved UK employers

Before applying for a Skilled Worker visa, you must have a job offer from an approved UK employer. Employers who sponsor your immigration to the UK are also known as sponsors.

If you already have a job offer from an approved employer, You will be checked for eligibility by your employer, also known as your sponsor. As proof, they will give you a ‘certificate of sponsorship’.

After receiving your sponsorship certificate, you must apply for your visa within three months.

If you have lived in more than one country

You will need a certificate from any country you have stayed in for 12 months or more since you turned 18 if you are under 28 years old.

Questions? You’re covered

At Royal Migration, we understand the complexities of UK immigration. Our team is dedicated to providing clear, accurate, and up-to-date information to help you achieve your goals in UK. Browse through our comprehensive FAQs below for quick answers and valuable insights. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our experts for personalized guidance.

Is Tier 2 the same as the skilled worker visa?

Under the UK’s new single points-based immigration system, the Skilled Worker visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa.

How long does the UK skilled worker visa take?

You’ll usually get a decision within three (3) weeks after applying, proving your identity, and providing your documents.

Do UK skilled worker visas get rejections?

Simple mistakes on Skilled Worker visa applications can lead to rejection by the UK Home Office. In our 20-plus years of existence as immigration consultants, we have understood the complexities of the UK Skilled Worker visa to guarantee the success of our applicants. Contact Royal migration and get started on your visa application process.

Do EU nationals need a visa to work in the UK?

Unless they are eligible for settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, all European Union (EU) nationals coming to work in the United Kingdom will need a visa. The only exception to this rule is for Irish Citizens.