Skilled Worker Visa

Current passport with at least 6 months validity

💡 Ensure all pages are clearly legible.

2 recent photos meeting UK visa specifications

💡 White background, no glasses.

Required for certain nationalities

💡 Check if your country is on the TB test requirement list.

Showing maintenance funds of £1,270 minimum

💡 Must show funds held for at least 28 consecutive days. Statement must be dated within 31 days of application.

Contract showing salary meets minimum threshold

💡 Minimum salary depends on your occupation code. Check the going rate for your SOC code.

Reference number from your UK employer

💡 Your employer must be a licensed sponsor. The CoS has a unique reference number you'll need.

Degree certificates or NARIC equivalency

💡 Non-UK qualifications need ENIC (formerly NARIC) statement of comparability.

IELTS or approved equivalent at B1 level

💡 Some applicants exempt — nationals of English-speaking countries, degree taught in English.

Police clearance from countries lived in 12+ months

💡 Required for any country you've lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.

Confirming job role, salary, and need for sponsorship

💡 Should explain why the role cannot be filled by a settled worker.