Why apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

The most frequently used method for people from outside the United Kingdom to work and live legally there is the UK Skilled Worker Visa. Qualified professionals gain the opportunity to accept positions through authorized UK employers and receive benefits that include extended residency rights.
 

• The visa allows up to 5 years of stay.
• UK Home Office issued more than 226,300 Skilled Worker visas during 2024.
• The typical annual earnings for skilled workers in the United Kingdom amount to at least £33,000.
• Individuals can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) two years after completing their 5-year period
• Dependents such as spouses and children qualify for entry under the visa holder's sponsorship
   

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UK Skilled Worker Visa

The UK Skilled Worker Visa functions as a points-based immigration pathway serving qualified professionals who receive job offers from licensed UK sponsors. The Skilled Worker Visa is a new visa category which has replaced the previous Tier 2 (General) Work Visa program and allows holders to work in healthcare, IT, engineering, education and other approved fields.
 

The visa requires applicants to achieve 70 points by combining their job offer details with salary information and their language proficiency and sponsorship. The visa duration spans 5 years as a standard period and allows applicants to either renew their visa or seek Indefinite Leave to Remain status.
 

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Benefits of Working in the UK

The United Kingdom provides professionals with numerous benefits when they decide to work in the country. The benefits include:
 

• Public healthcare services through the National Health Service become available to workers who choose the United Kingdom.
• An individual who fulfills particular criteria can work for many different employers while maintaining their status in the United Kingdom.
• Pathway to permanent residency through UK ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) and citizenship serves as an open opportunity for people who work in the United Kingdom.
• The UK workplace environment features various cultures and allows workers to connect with people from different nations across the world.
• Workers in the United Kingdom can use their right to obtain UK Dependent Visa for bringing their family members to the country.
   

The United Kingdom presents career advancement prospects along with exceptional living conditions and an open society which appeals to professionals
 

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UK Immigration Points-based Assessment System

The UK uses a points-based immigration system to distribute Skilled Worker Visas. The 70-point requirement consists of three main elements.

Detailed information about the points-distribution system is given below.

Criteria	Points
Job offer from a UK-licensed sponsor in an eligible occupation	50 Points
English language proficiency (B1 level or higher)	10 Points
Salary meets the minimum threshold (usually £26,200 or £10.75 per hour)	20 Points

 

The UK immigration system grants additional points to applicants who work in occupations facing shortages and to new entrants and those who hold relevant PhD qualifications. All mandatory criteria need to be satisfied by applicants in order to achieve qualification.
 

Eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker Visa

Applicants who want to apply need to follow these requirements:

• You must be 18 years old or older.
• A UK Home Office-licensed sponsor needs to present you with a confirmed job offer.
• You must work in a job listed on the eligible occupation list.
• You need to meet the minimum requirement for salary which is £26,200 or £10.75/hour.
• You must demonstrate English language skills at B1 level or higher.
• You need to present financial support documents or your employer should provide written confirmation of financial assistance.
• Your application requires you to include a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from your employer.
   

Requirements for UK Skilled Worker Visa

All candidates need to satisfy the established criteria:

• Passport with current validity
• Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) obtained from United Kingdom employer
• Proof of English language proficiency through IELTS or UK NARIC
• Employment title along with salary information
• UAE residents need to provide tuberculosis test outcomes
• Documents should include either bank statements or employer verification of maintenance funds
• Healthcare and education workers need to submit criminal record certificates
   

All documentation must be in English language or official translations.
 

Documents required to apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa

An applicant’s essential document checklist contains the required items as follows:
 

• The applicant must have a valid passport that will last for at least half a year.
• The Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference number.
• To prove their English language skills, applicants need to provide either IELTS UKVI. results or NARIC equivalence or evidence of their nationality exemption.
• Salary and occupation documentation should be submitted with the application.
• Regulated positions in the healthcare sector demand applicants to obtain police clearance certificates.
• All United Arab Emirates (UAE) candidates must provide TB test certificates.
• Documentation submission requires either proof of funds or an employer guarantee.
   

Applicants who apply digitally should submit genuine documents during their biometric appointment process.
 

Top in-demand occupations in the UK

Detailed information about the most in-demand jobs in the UK is given below.

Occupation	Annual Salary (in British Pounds)
IT	£39,897
Marketing & Sales	£38,065
Engineering	£39,539
Hospitality	£29,826
Healthcare	£46,522
Accounting & Finance	£34,080
Human Resources	£39,500
STEM	£35,706
Nursing	£37,474
Teaching	£35,750

 

UK Skilled Worker Visa Fees

The breakdown of fees for UK Skilled Worker Visa is given in the table below.

Visa Type	Duration	Application Fee
Regular job	Up to 3 years	£719
Regular job	Over 3 years	£1,420
Shortage Occupation	Up to 3 years	£551
Shortage Occupation	Over 3 years	£1,084

 

Additional Costs:

• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £624 annually
• Priority or Super Priority Service (if applicable)

 

How can Y-Axis assist you?

Y-Axis serves as a leading authority in worldwide immigration solutions for the UAE. Our team delivers professional assistance to guide you through the application process for your UK Skilled Worker Visa:

• We determine your eligibility status while verifying your occupation details
• We provide support for IELTS coaching and document preparation
• Our team provides complete assistance for the entire visa application procedure
• We help you find jobs through our established UK connections
• After your move we provide support for securing housing and creating bank accounts while helping you register for NHS services
   

Our organization brings more than 25 years of experience to deliver successful and legal entry into the United Kingdom.