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Skilled Worker
United Kingdom

The Skilled Worker visa allows employers to recruit qualified workers from overseas for roles that cannot be filled locally.

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Work
Category
Up to 5 years
Duration
3-8 weeks
Processing Time
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Key Requirements

✓Job offer from licensed sponsor
✓Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
✓Minimum salary threshold
✓English proficiency (B1 level)
✓Valid passport
✓Criminal record certificate
✓Tuberculosis test
Advantages

Key Benefits

★Long-term employment
★Bring dependants
★Switch employers
★Pathway to settlement (ILR)
★Access to public services
Step-by-Step

Skilled Worker Process

01

Get Sponsored Job

Secure a role with a licensed sponsor employer.

02

Receive CoS

Employer issues Certificate of Sponsorship.

03

Apply Online

Submit Skilled Worker visa application.

04

Provide Biometrics

Attend biometrics appointment.

05

Receive Decision

Get visa decision within 3-8 weeks.

06

Start Employment

Travel and begin working.

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