Application Guidance Details

The Skilled Worker Visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to work in an eligible skilled role for an approved employer with a sponsor licence. Your visa is usually granted for up to 5 years at a time and can lead to settlement if long‑term requirements are met.

Who can apply

• Applicants aged 18 or over with a genuine job offer from a licensed UK sponsor.
• Roles at the required skill level (normally RQF Level 3 or above) and on the list of eligible occupations.
• Jobs that meet or exceed the relevant salary thresholds and going rate.

Document checklist

• Valid passport with at least one blank page and any required TB certificate.
• Certificate of Sponsorship reference number from your UK employer.
• Job details including title, occupation code, salary and employer’s sponsor licence number.
• Evidence of English language ability at CEFR B1 or above (for example approved test or eligible qualification).
• Evidence of personal savings, unless your sponsor certifies maintenance.
• Criminal record certificate for certain roles and countries, where required.
• Consent letter if you were recently financially sponsored by a government or international scholarship agency.

Key conditions

• You must work only in the role described on your Certificate of Sponsorship, with limited supplementary work allowed by the rules.
• You must inform the Home Office of certain changes, such as job change to a different occupation code