UK Work Permit for
Skilled Workers

A UK Work Permit for Skilled Workers is a visa category that allows skilled workers to work in the UK.

To be eligible for a UK Work Permit for Skilled Workers, you must have a job offer from a UK employer who is willing to sponsor you for a visa. You must also meet the English language and maintenance requirements and have a certain level of skill and experience in your field.

Your employer must apply for a Sponsorship License from the UK government, which will allow them to sponsor you for a visa. Once your employer has a Sponsorship License, they can issue you a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), which you can use to apply for a visa online through the UK government's visa application website.

You will need to provide various documents, including a valid passport or travel document, a CoS from your employer, evidence of your qualifications and work experience, and evidence of your English language ability.

 You can stay in the UK for up to 5 years with a UK Work Permit for Skilled Workers. You may be able to extend your visa or apply for permanent residency (also known as indefinite leave to remain) if you meet certain requirements.

Yes, you can bring your family with you to the UK on a UK Work Permit for Skilled Workers. Your family members will need to apply for their own visas, but they may be eligible to apply for a dependent visa.

Yes, you may be able to switch to a different visa category while in the UK on a UK Work Permit for Skilled Workers if you meet the eligibility requirements for the new visa.

No, you must continue to work for the employer who sponsored you for your visa. If you want to change employers, your new employer must apply for a new Sponsorship License and issue you a new CoS.

You may be able to apply for British Citizenship after living in the UK for a certain period of time on a UK Work Permit for Skilled Workers and meeting other eligibility requirements. However, you may also be able to apply for permanent residency (also known as indefinite leave to remain) before applying for citizenship.