Who this page is for
- Applicants with a sponsoring UK employer.
- Employers and workers planning sponsorship and compliance steps.
- Families planning dependant spouse/child travel with the main worker.
Services / Work Routes
Skilled Worker Visa
For applicants entering the UK under employer sponsorship in the Skilled Worker route.
Detailed guidance
Route Overview and Beneficiaries
The source page states there are multiple UK work routes, with Skilled Worker identified as the most common.
It describes this route as allowing work in the UK for a specified period with an approved employer.
The source also positions the route as useful for both migrants seeking opportunities and employers recruiting foreign workers.
Dependant family members, including spouse and children under 18, may accompany the main worker where route conditions are met.
Sponsor Licence and Certificate of Sponsorship
The employer must first obtain a Sponsor Licence.
After licensing, the employer issues a Certificate of Sponsorship before the worker applies.
The source wording notes sponsorship is commonly granted for periods such as 3 or 5 years depending on case setup.
Salary, Occupation Codes and Maintenance
A minimum salary threshold applies and varies by job role/occupation code.
The source page directs users to the Home Office eligible-occupations list for route-compliant codes and salary context.
In addition to salary, the worker must show maintenance funds unless this is covered by employer certification.
Additional Requirements
Depending on nationality and residence history, English-language and TB-test requirements may apply.
The source page advises contacting the service for case-specific work-route guidance.
Next Step
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