On 1 December 2020, the Skilled worker visa route was introduced replacing the Tier 2 (General) work visa. This route enables UK employers to hire skilled workers from overseas if they are unable to recruit from within the UK.
In order to be eligible for a Skilled worker visa, you will need to earn 70 points by meeting specific requirements such as having a job offer at the appropriate skill level and salary from a UK Sponsor (employer) and meeting the English language requirement.
You can earn 50 points under the mandatory criteria by having a job offer from a Sponsor for a role which is at RQF level 3 or above (equivalent to A-level and above) and meeting the English language requirement at level B1 or above.
| Mandatory criteria: | Points |
| Job offer from a Sponsor | 20 |
| Job at appropriate skill level | 20 |
| Speak English at required level | 10 |
The remaining 20 points can be earned if you meet one of the following criteria:
| Tradeable criteria: | Requirements |
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Option A: salary only |
Your salary equals or exceeds all of the following:
• £25,600 per year • the going rate for the occupation code; and • £10.10 per hour |
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Option B: relevant PhD |
You have a PhD in a subject relevant to the job and your salary equals or exceeds all of the following:
• £23,040 per year • 90% of the going rate for the occupation code; and • £10.10 per hour |
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Option C: PhD in a relevant STEM project |
You have a PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject relevant to the job and your salary equals or exceeds all of the following:
• £20,480 per year • 80% of the going rate for the occupation code; and • £10.10 per hour |
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Option D: shortage occupation |
Your Job falls under the shortage occupation list and your salary equals or exceeds all of the following:
• £20,480 per year • 80% of the going rate for the occupation code; and • £10.10 per hour |
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Option E: New entrant |
You are a new entrant to the labour market and your salary equals or exceeds all of the following: • £20,480 per year
• 70% of the going rate for the occupation code; and • £10.10 per hour |
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Option F: Listed health or education occupation |
Your job is in a listed health or education occupation and your salary equals or exceeds both:
• £20,480 per year; and • the going rate for the occupation code |
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