Skilled Worker Visa
The UK Skilled Worker Visa replaced the old Tier 2 (General) work visa and is the primary immigration route for skilled professionals from outside the UK who have a genuine job offer from a UK employer.
To qualify, you need a confirmed job offer from a UK employer who holds a Sponsor Licence issued by the Home Office. Your role must meet a minimum skill level (RQF Level 3 or above — broadly equivalent to A-level standard) and a minimum salary threshold.
The Skilled Worker Visa is one of the most popular immigration routes for Pakistani and Indian professionals, particularly in healthcare, IT, engineering, education, and finance. It also offers a direct pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after five years — making it a genuine long-term route to settling in the UK.
Who Can Apply?
✅ Job offer from a licensed sponsor — Your UK employer must hold a valid Home Office Sponsor Licence and issue you a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) — 20 points
✅ Eligible occupation — Your role must be on the UK’s list of eligible skilled occupations (SOC codes at RQF Level 3+) — 20 points
✅ Meets minimum salary — Your salary must meet the general threshold of £38,700 per year (2024 rate), or the going rate for your specific occupation — whichever is higher — 20 points
✅ English language ability — You must prove English at B1 CEFR level or above
✅ Valid passport — With sufficient remaining validity
Lower Salary Thresholds Apply To:
- New entrants to the labour market (recent graduates, under 26): £30,960
- Roles on the Immigration Salary List (shortage occupations): £30,960
- Healthcare workers (nurses, doctors) and education roles: occupation-specific going rates apply
💡 Pakistani and Indian healthcare professionals — particularly doctors (GMC registration route) and nurses (NMC registration route) — represent a significant portion of Skilled Worker Visa applicants. EuropXint has specific experience with healthcare applications.
Service Process
Frequantly Asked Questions
Does my UK employer need to have a Sponsor Licence before I apply?
Can I change jobs once I have a Skilled Worker Visa?
Can my family join me in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa?
I am a doctor/nurse in Pakistan or India — is there a specific route for me?
My salary offer is below £38,700 — can I still apply?
What if my visa application is refused?
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