A route to research
Skilled Worker (sponsor licence + CoS)
Check sponsor licence, occupation code, pay and your own eligibility.
Before you apply
Start with the employer’s offer and your own work rights. A sponsorship label helps you find relevant roles; it does not confirm that you qualify for a visa.
Check the employer and the job
The Skilled Worker route requires an eligible job offer from an approved sponsor. The employer supplies a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference for your application. A sponsor licence alone does not mean every vacancy is eligible or that the employer will sponsor you.
Check the salary and occupation code
The usual minimum is the higher of £41,700 per year and the occupation’s going rate. Different salary rules apply in defined cases, including some healthcare and education jobs. Ask for the occupation code and check the official requirements for your offer; a similar job title is not enough.
Prepare proof of English
New applicants generally need B2 English. Exemptions and rules for previous visa holders can change what you must provide. Check the accepted qualifications or tests before paying for a course, assessment or exam.
Plan fees and family arrangements
Agree who pays each cost before accepting. Budget for the application, any healthcare surcharge, documents and moving costs. Check each family member’s eligibility and costs separately: restrictions apply to some occupations and visa histories. Settlement is a separate application, not a guaranteed result of sponsorship.
Changing jobs later
Changing employer usually requires a visa update and a new CoS. A different job with the same employer needs an update if its occupation code changes. Check the official rules before starting the new role.
Before you commit to the move
Ask for written confirmation of sponsorship support, duties, salary, start-date flexibility and who handles the application. Read any repayment clauses and ask for unclear terms to be explained. Compare housing and travel costs with your expected take-home pay. Use Global Sponsor Hub to find jobs and independent specialists; viewing a profile does not send a request or establish eligibility.
Keep your research current
Check the current Skilled Worker general threshold and the going rate for your occupation code. Headline pay is not always eligible.
Good to know
Does every employer on Global Sponsor Hub sponsor visas?
No. Check the support stated for the role and confirm it with the employer. A sponsor licence does not establish eligibility for a particular job or person.
What is the minimum salary for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Usually the higher of £41,700 a year and the occupation’s going rate. Exceptions apply; check the official salary rules for your application.
Can I bring my family on a Skilled Worker visa?
Family eligibility depends on occupation and immigration history; restrictions and exceptions apply.
