United Kingdom

Which routes exist for each country, what they require, and the official source behind every fact — in one place, with no account needed.

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Routes to this country
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Verified jobs in this country
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The UK work path is entirely sponsor-based: without a licensed, approved employer there is no Skilled Worker visa.

Visa and permit types

Skilled Worker visa

People holding a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed sponsor.

  • An eligible occupation code
  • A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
  • Meeting the salary floor and the occupation's going rate
  • The English language requirement
Official source for this information: UK Government

Key figures and thresholds

Every figure carries the official source it came from and the year it applied to.

Standard salary requirement

£41,700 / year

Applies to: 2026

Or the occupation's going rate, whichever is higher.

Official source for this information: UK Government

Absolute salary floor

£25,000 / year

Applies to: 2025

In force since 9 April 2025.

Official source for this information: UK Government

Discounted rate (new entrant / trainee)

£33,400 / year

Applies to: 2026

Where the criteria are met, 70–90% of the going rate may be paid.

Official source for this information: UK Government

The process, step by step

  1. Find a job with a licensed sponsor
  2. Obtain the Certificate of Sponsorship
  3. Complete the English test
  4. Apply online and give biometrics
  5. Pay the healthcare surcharge and fee

Documents you will need

Valid passport
BMET registration
Skill or experience certificate
Medical report
Verified employment contract

Risks on this path

Being asked to buy a Certificate of Sponsorship is unlawful, and it voids the visa too.
Salary thresholds and the occupation list change regularly.

Do not pay anyone outside this process.

Routes to this country

  • United Kingdom — Skilled Worker

    A Certificate of Sponsorship from an approved sponsor, an eligible occupation, salary rules and an English requirement.

    Employer sponsorship required60–180 days

Verified jobs in this country

There are no verified jobs right now.

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