Zafco TeamDecember 14, 20259 min readUK Immigration
The UK Skilled Worker Visa is the main route for professionals.
Key Requirements
- Job offer from licensed sponsor
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Meet salary threshold
- English B1 level
- Maintenance funds (£1,270)
Salary Thresholds 2026
| Category | Minimum | |----------|---------| | Standard | £38,700 | | Shortage | £30,960 | | New Entrant | £30,960 |
Shortage Occupation List
- Registered Nurses
- Software Developers
- Engineers
- Chefs
- Care Workers
Path to Settlement (ILR)
- 5 years on visa
- Meet salary requirement
- Pass Life in UK test
- No excessive absences
Costs
| Item | Amount | |------|--------| | Visa fee (3 years) | £719 | | Healthcare surcharge | £1,872 |
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