UK Government Launches Skilled Worker Visa Application Site

The UK government has published an official website to guide foreign nationals on how to apply for a Skilled Worker visa. This resource outlines the eligibility requirements, which include that the applicant's job must be on the list of eligible roles, their employer must be a Home Office-approved licensed sponsor, and the offered salary must meet the minimum threshold of £41,700 per year or the going rate for the specific occupation, whichever is higher.

Each eligible role has a unique four-digit occupation code, which candidates can verify using the CASCOT occupation coding tool. A job offer from a Home Office-approved employer is mandatory before any application can commence.

These employers, known as sponsors, are responsible for confirming that applicants meet the eligibility criteria and for issuing a certificate of sponsorship, which is an electronic record containing a reference number necessary for the visa application process.