Minimum Points Required for UK Work Visa

Last updated: January 2026

The UK Skilled Worker visa requires exactly 70 points.

The Magic Number: 70 Points

• 70 points: Application accepted
• 69 or below: Application rejected

Breaking Down the 70 Points

Non-Negotiable: 50 Points

| Requirement | Points | |-------------|--------| | Job offer from sponsor | 20 | | RQF 3+ skill level | 20 | | English B1 | 10 |

Remaining 20 Points

| Option | Points | |--------|--------| | Salary £38,700+ | 20 | | Shortage occupation | 20 | | STEM PhD | 20 |

👉 Calculate Your Points

Use our UK Points Calculator to confirm eligibility.

Common Combinations

Standard Route

• Job offer: 20
• Skill level: 20
• English: 10
• Salary: 20
• Total: 70 ✓

Shortage Occupation

• Job offer: 20
• Skill level: 20
• English: 10
• Shortage job: 20
• Total: 70 ✓

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