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Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

5 verified routes

WorkWork

Skilled Worker

United Kingdom

Official source
Processing time

Usually 3 weeks outside the UK; 8 weeks inside the UK

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Up to 5 years per grant, subject to sponsorship

Min. salary

Role-specific official threshold applies

Requirements

4 items
  • Job offer from a Home Office-approved sponsor
  • Certificate of Sponsorship for an eligible occupation
  • Salary meeting the applicable general and occupation-specific threshold
  • Required English-language evidence and maintenance funds unless certified by the sponsor

Process overview

Total: Usually 3 weeks outside the UK; 8 weeks inside the UK
  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Before applying

    Use the linked issuing-authority page and the route-specific document list.

  2. 2

    Prepare and submit

    Application stage

    Apply through the official online service, recognised sponsor, embassy or consulate, as applicable.

  3. 3

    Authority assessment

    Usually 3 weeks outside the UK; 8 weeks inside the UK

    Published service standards are not approval guarantees and can vary by location and case complexity.

  4. 4

    Complete post-approval steps

    After approval

    Finish entry, registration or residence-permit formalities required by the destination country.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

The application fee varies by visa length and circumstances; the immigration health surcharge may also apply. Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm the current amount and conditions on the linked official source before applying.

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