{"id":115,"date":"2021-06-29T09:10:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T08:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:32:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T13:32:30","slug":"the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"The UK skilled worker visa &#8211; How to Apply."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The skilled worker visa started accepting applications in January 2021 as part of the new UK points based system.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The system, which replaces the Tier 2 visa and removes preferential treatment for European Union (EU) citizens, is one of the points of Brexit which means anyone from anywhere would have equal opportunity to migrate to the UK as those from the EU.<\/p>\n<p>EU workers previously in the UK are now meant to apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/settled-status-eu-citizens-families\">EU Settlement scheme<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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skilled worker visa?\">Who is eligible for the skilled worker visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/#Proof_of_English_proficiency\" title=\"Proof of English proficiency\">Proof of English proficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/#How_long_is_the_UK_skilled_worker_visa_valid_for\" title=\"How long is the UK skilled worker visa valid for?\">How long is the UK skilled worker visa valid for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/#What_can_you_do_on_this_visa\" title=\"What can you do on this visa?\">What can you do on this visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/#Can_you_bring_family_members\" title=\"Can you bring family members?\">Can you bring family members?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/#Cost_of_application\" title=\"Cost of application\">Cost of application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/#How_to_apply_for_the_UK_skilled_worker_visa\" title=\"How to apply for the UK skilled worker visa\">How to apply for the UK skilled worker visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/the-uk-skilled-worker-visa-how-to-apply\/#Documents_needed_for_application\" title=\"Documents needed for application\">Documents needed for application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_points_are_awarded\"><\/span>How points are awarded<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With the new points based system, applicants who desire to work in the UK have to have at least 70 points which are awarded based on different criteria.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A job offer from a qualified employer for a skilled job would give you 40 points,<\/li>\n<li>Having an offer in a job on the <a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/shortage-occupations-for-the-uk-skilled-worker-visa\">UK shortage occupations list<\/a> as designated by the Migration Advisory Committee or among specified <a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-the-healthcare-worker-visa\/\">jobs in healthcare<\/a> and education would give you 20 points,<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/immigration-rules\/immigration-rules-appendix-skilled-occupations\">salary above the minimum threshold<\/a> (usually \u00a325,600) for the specified occupation would give you 20 points,<\/li>\n<li>Better academic qualifications would give you more points -10 points for a relevant PhD in the job and for a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, 20 points.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of English speaking would give you 10 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_for_the_skilled_worker_visa\"><\/span>Who is eligible for the skilled worker visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To be able to apply and qualify for a skilled worker visa, there are a few requirements that have to be met.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your employer has to be on the <a href=\"https:\/\/shortagejobs.com\/registered-uk-visa-sponsors\">list of approved sponsors<\/a> maintained by the Home office.<\/li>\n<li>You job must be on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations\/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes\">list of eligible occupations<\/a> listed by the government.<\/li>\n<li>Your job must be at the appropriate skill level &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/what-different-qualification-levels-mean\">RQF3 and above<\/a> which is equivalent to A- level.<\/li>\n<li>Your salary passes the threshold of \u00a325,600 (it can be less but no lower than \u00a320,480 if you can trade points by having a PhD or if the job offer is in a Shortage Occupation.)<\/li>\n<li>You need to be able to speak English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_English_proficiency\"><\/span>Proof of English proficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the requirements for the Skilled Worker visa is an ability to read, write, speak and understand English to\u00a0at least level B1 on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coe.int\/en\/web\/common-european-framework-reference-languages\/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale\" rel=\"external\">Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (<abbr title=\"Common European Framework of Reference for Language\">CEFR<\/abbr>) scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are different ways this can be proven, and they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having a degree which was taught in English language. If your degree was obtained in a foreign country, you would have to apply to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecctis.com\/visasandnationality\">UK NARIC (now known as Ecctis)<\/a> to verify that your degree is equivalent to a UK BSc, MSc or PhD.<\/li>\n<li>Passing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt\">Secure English Language Test (SELT)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Having an A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English or GCSE obtained from a UK school were you were enrolled before the age of 18.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re applying as a a dentist, doctor, nurse, vet or midwife, you won&#8217;t need to prove your knowledge of English\u00a0if you\u2019ve already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.<\/p>\n<p>You also won&#8217;t need to prove your knowledge of English if you come from: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago or the USA<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_UK_skilled_worker_visa_valid_for\"><\/span>How long is the UK skilled worker visa valid for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>.The skilled worker visa is valid for up to 5 years and you can extend it after that. You can also apply for indefinite leave to remain after 5 years if you&#8217;re eligible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_do_on_this_visa\"><\/span>What can you do on this visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>.As a holder of the skilled worker visa in the UK, you would be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in the job you applied with<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer<\/li>\n<li>Study<\/li>\n<li>Work in a second job (you might have to update your visa application.)<\/li>\n<li>Travel from and return to the UK<\/li>\n<li>Apply for Indefinite leave to remain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You won&#8217;t be able though to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change jobs\/employer except you update your visa application.<\/li>\n<li>Apply for public benefits or be eligible for the state pension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_bring_family_members\"><\/span>Can you bring family members?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can bring your spouse\/partner and\/or children with you as dependents when you apply for the skilled worker visa. Their visas would expire as the same date as yours.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_application\"><\/span>Cost of application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The cost of applying for a skilled worker visa varies widely depending on different criteria.<\/p>\n<p>There are three main categories of funds that should be available to apply for this visa: 1. The Application fee 2. The Immigration Health and 3. Proof of funds to support yourself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Application fee:<\/strong> The application fee varies based on how long the applicant plans to work in the UK, if their job is on the shortage occupation list and what country the applicant comes from.<\/p>\n<p>For jobs not on the shortage occupations list, the standard application fee is \u00a3610 if the applicant would be staying less than 3 years and \u00a31,220 if the applicant would be staying for more than that.<\/p>\n<p>For jobs on the shortage occupations list, the fee is \u00a3464 if you\u2019re staying for up to 3 years and \u00a3928 if you&#8217;re staying for more than 3 years.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden or Turkey, your application fee would reduce by \u00a355.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Immigration Health Surcharge:<\/strong> The UK introduced this recently to prevent foreigners from abusing the NHS. For the skilled worker visa, you are to pay the sum of \u00a3624 for each year you plan to be around which means if you would be in the UK for 3 years, you are to pay \u00a31,872 and \u00a33,120 if you&#8217;re applying for a 5-year visa. This fee would be refunded if your visa is refused. You can confirm the amount you are to pay for the immigration surcharge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk\/checker\/type\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proof of funds to support yourself<\/strong>: The third category is proving that you would have funds to support yourself in the UK till your employer starts paying you a salary.<\/p>\n<p>At the point of application, you are meant to have had the equivalent of \u00a31,270 in your bank account for at least 28 days in a row. The 28th day of these funds being available should be within 31 days of applying for the visa. If you&#8217;re applying with your partner and\/or child(ren)\u00a0 you will need an additional \u00a3285 for your partner, \u00a3315 for one child and \u00a3200 for each additional child meaning if you&#8217;re applying with your partner and two children, you&#8217;d need \u00a31,270 + \u00a3285 + \u00a3315 + \u00a3200 = \u00a32,070 in your account as proof of funds.<\/p>\n<p>The proof of funds requirement can be waived if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You and your family have been in the UK on a valid visa for at least 12 months.<\/li>\n<li>Your employer has confirmed that they can cover your costs and that of your family for your first month in the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_the_UK_skilled_worker_visa\"><\/span>How to apply for the UK skilled worker visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>.Applications for the skilled worker visa <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk\/sort\/start\/skilled_worker_out_uk\">are started online,<\/a> and your application would be separate from that of your partner\/child.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to check with the Home Office points calculator if you&#8217;re eligible to apply <a href=\"https:\/\/visas-immigration.service.gov.uk\/skilled-worker-points-calculator\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You might have to get your fingerprints and photograph taken in order to get a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/biometric-residence-permits\">biometric residence permit (BRP)<\/a>\u00a0or use the \u2018UK Immigration: ID Check\u2019 app to scan your identity document.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply up to three months before the day you&#8217;re due to start work in the UK (this is stated on your Certificate of Sponsorship) and you should get a decision within 3 weeks if you&#8217;re applying from outside the UK (8 weeks if you&#8217;re applying from within).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_needed_for_application\"><\/span>Documents needed for application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The basic documents you would need to have handy when putting in your application are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your valid passport\/ID document<\/li>\n<li>Your employers&#8217; name and their sponsor licence number<\/li>\n<li>The reference number of the certificate of sponsorship<\/li>\n<li>The occupation code for your job<\/li>\n<li>Your job title and annual salary<\/li>\n<li>Proof of maintenance funds (bank statement)<\/li>\n<li>Tuberculosis test results (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other documents might also be requested depending on your case.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The skilled worker visa started accepting applications in January 2021 as part of the new UK points based system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-united-kingdom"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The UK skilled worker visa - How to Apply. - Shortage Jobs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The UK started accepting applications for the skilled worker visa on its new points based system in January 2021. 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