Skilled Worker visa (UK)

The Skilled Worker visa is a UK work visa under the Points-Based System, requiring a job offer from a licensed sponsor and meeting skill, salary, and English language requirements. It allows staying in the UK for up to five years (depending on the contract) with potential mobility between employers and a path toward settlement. It enables international workers to live and work in the UK, subject to visa conditions and sponsor obligations.

Long-term residence of up to five years, ability to work in the UK, and a potential path to settlement; access to UK healthcare under the visa rules.

Applicants must have a confirmed job offer from a UK licensed sponsor, meet the skill and English language requirements, and satisfy salary thresholds as stipulated for the visa.

Apply through the UK GOV.UK visa portal with a licensed sponsor’s support and required documentation.