Work Visa

🇬🇧 UK Work Visa — Skilled Worker Route

The Skilled Worker route needs a licensed sponsor and a job offer at the required salary and skill level.

3-8
Weeks Processing
Licensed
Sponsor Required
5 Yrs
To Settlement
Overview

UK Work Visa

The UK Skilled Worker visa requires a job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor, at a role and salary meeting current thresholds. We verify sponsor licensing, prepare the Certificate of Sponsorship paperwork, and file the visa application.

Who This Is For
  • Professionals with a confirmed offer from a UK-licensed sponsor
  • Employers seeking sponsor licence guidance
  • Candidates in roles on the UK's eligible occupation list
Eligibility

What you'll need to qualify

  • A Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer
  • Role and salary meeting current skill/salary thresholds
  • English language requirement
  • Maintenance funds (unless certified by sponsor)
Documents

Core document checklist

  • Certificate of Sponsorship reference
  • Passport
  • English test results (if required)
  • Proof of maintenance funds
Process

How we take you from enquiry to approval

Step 01
Sponsor Verification

We confirm the employer's sponsor licence status.

Step 02
Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer issues the Certificate of Sponsorship for your role.

Step 03
Visa Application

Application filed online with supporting documents and biometrics.

Step 04
Decision & Travel

Approved applicants receive their visa and travel to the UK.

FAQ

UK Work Visa — common questions

Yes — only Home Office-licensed sponsors can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. We can advise employers on obtaining one.

Yes — continuous residence on the Skilled Worker route typically leads to settlement (ILR) eligibility after five years.

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