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UK Skilled Worker Visa
Work in the UK with an approved sponsor.
Who this route is for
Professionals with a confirmed job offer from a Home Office–licensed sponsor.
Eligibility snapshot
Job offer + Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS, issued in the last 3 months)
Salary usually £41,700+ (or £33,400 if your job is on the Immigration Salary List)
English at B1 level (or equivalent)
£1,270 in savings unless your employer covers it
Health & Care Workers get lower fees and don’t pay the NHS surcharge.
Fees
£769–£1,751 (lower if your job is on the Salary List)
NHS surcharge
1,035 per year (waived for Health & Care Workers)
Processing time
Usually 8 weeks or less (priority services available)
How PermitLink Helps (Skilled Worker Route)
We make it simple for you
Fast checks
We confirm if your job, salary, and sponsor meet the rules
Smooth paperwork
We coordinate your Certificate of Sponsorship with your employer
Hands-off filing
We prepare and submit everything, keeping you updated along the way
Our step-by-step journey with us
1
Company setup
Incorporation, bank account, payroll, light HR controls
2
Sponsor licence
We prepare and file; decisions usually 8 weeks (priority: 5 working days)
3
Certificate of Sponsorship
Incorporation, bank account, payroll, light HR controls
4
Visa application
We file your Skilled Worker visa; processing 3–8 weeks depending on where you apply
Our step-by-step journey with us
Skilled Worker Visa
Job Offer Required
You’ll need a confirmed job with a UK-licensed sponsor.
Salary Threshold
£41,700+ (or £33,400 for roles on the Immigration Salary List).
Control
Your employer manages your sponsorship.
Timeline
About 8 weeks, with faster priority options.
Settlement
ILR possible after 5 years.
Self-Sponsorship
Be Your Own Sponsor
Set up a UK company and sponsor yourself.
Salary Threshold
Same rules, but you design your role.
Control
You’re fully in charge.
Timeline
Licence + visa: usually 8–12 weeks.
Settlement
ILR possible after 5 years.