A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to work with an approved employer. The visa is for those who attain 70 points by meeting specific requirements such as skill, salary level and English language ability as well as those that have a qualifying job offer from a UK sponsor.
Visa Requirements:
- The applicant must have been offered a job by a UK employer who holds a sponsorship licence
- The job offer must be a ‘genuine vacancy’ and at an appropriate skill level
- Must have a certificate of sponsorship from the employer with details on the job being offered in the UK
- The job must offer a certain minimum salary, which differs depending on the job role
- English language ability must be least level B1 as set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- The applicant must have enough money to support themselves whilst in the UK (must provide documentation to prove this)
- Must provide criminal record and valid TB certificate (if applicable)
If the application is successful, the applicant will be granted stay in the UK for up to five years
This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.
