Work & Business Visas
Working in the UK on a sponsored visa requires meeting salary thresholds, skills requirements, and points-based criteria. The right route depends on your occupation, your employer, and your long-term plans.
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Work & Business Routes
The right route depends on your job, your employer, and your long-term plans. Select the one that matches your situation to see the full requirements, costs, and process.
Skilled Worker Visa
The main route for skilled employment in the UK. Your employer must hold a sponsor licence and issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. The general salary threshold is £41,700 or the going rate for your role, whichever is higher.
Health & Care Worker Visa
UK Ancestry Visa
Graduate Visa
You have completed a degree at a UK university and want to stay to work. A 2-year unsponsored visa (3 years for PhD graduates) for international graduates of UK universities. No job offer or salary threshold required. Note: duration reduces to 18 months from January 2027.
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Other Work Routes
Global Talent Visa
For leaders and emerging talent in science, engineering, humanities, and digital technology
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Scale-Up Visa
For workers recruited by fast-growing UK businesses
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Youth Mobility Scheme
For young people (18-30/35) from eligible countries
High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa
A 2-year unsponsored visa for graduates of top-ranked global universities within the last 5 years
Not sure which work route is right for you?
The UK’s work visa system is points-based, with mandatory and tradeable points for qualifications, salary, and job type. Your employer’s sponsorship status, your occupation code, and your salary all determine which route applies and whether you meet the threshold.
- We assess your eligibility against current salary and skills thresholds
- We advise on Certificate of Sponsorship requirements
- We identify the fastest route to settlement from your starting point
Book a work visa consultation
Speak directly with an Immigration Adviser, to assess your route and discuss your application.
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You know the full cost before you commit. No hourly rates, no hidden charges, no unexpected invoices.
Clear communication
Complex rules explained in plain English. You will always understand where your application stands and what comes next.
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Every document is checked against Home Office standards. Gaps are identified and resolved before your application is submitted.
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