Skilled Worker Work Visa to United Kingdom
Professional assistance in obtaining a work visa. Open the doors to a successful career in the UK!
Complete support from immigration lawyers
Preparation of documents for application submission
Resolution of organizational and visa issues
Find out if the Skilled Worker Visa is right for you
Book a consultation with an immigration lawyer to discuss your opportunities and the next steps to obtaining a work visa
What is a Skilled Worker Visa?
This is the primary type of visa for skilled workers that allows you to work in the UK if you have a job offer from a licensed employer (you can check the employer’s license via this link). The visa is issued for up to 5 years and provides opportunities for further immigration.
Opportunities provided by the Skilled Worker Visa
The Skilled Worker work visa for the UK offers numerous opportunities for professionals from various industries. It provides a chance for a successful career and stable life in the UK. With this visa, you can:
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Legally work in the UK in your professional field and earn a competitive salary.
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Move to the UK with your family. Your loved ones can work and study in the country.
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Open a pathway to permanent residency (PR) and citizenship through prolonged work in the UK.
To obtain a Skilled Worker Visa, you only need to be a specialist in your field
Professionals in various fields
- IT and programming
- financial sector and accounting
- medicine and healthcare
- engineering and manufacturing
Technology and Project Management
- project management and leadership skills
- innovation and technology implementation
- business system development and support
Education and Qualifications
- education and corresponding professional qualifications
- work experience and specialization in a particular field
- working with international standards and requirements for a work visa
Find out if you qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK
Consult with a lawyer and get an accurate assessment of your chances for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa for the UK
Our experience will help you expedite and simplify the process of obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa
ReLocate is a team of immigration lawyers and attorneys. For over 14 years, we have been assisting clients with immigration matters and helping with the processing of complex visas. We specialize in immigration law, visa, and border control regulations.
Thoroughly analyze your case and create a strategy
- Evaluate your qualifications and compliance with Skilled Worker Visa requirements.
- Identify potential challenges and propose optimal solutions.
- Develop a detailed plan that will help you proceed confidently.
Result: You will know exactly what to do and when, and you can prepare in advance for the application process.
Facilitate communication with employers to confirm your qualifications
- Prepare a motivational letter, CV, and recommendation letters.
- Help confirm your work experience in your area of specialization.
- Prepare all documents for application submission.
Result: Approval will allow you to proceed with obtaining the visa without issues and with confidence.
Prepare application forms and documents for the Skilled Worker Visa
- Select the necessary document package for the Skilled Worker Visa.
- Collect and translate all required documents.
- Complete forms for visa application submission.
Result: Your application will meet all current requirements, accelerating the process and increasing your chances of obtaining a visa.
Resolve organizational issues
- Schedule your biometrics appointment.
- Organize the payment of required fees.
- Track your case progress.
Result: Visa processing without stress and on time, minimizing your effort.
Individual Chat with Lawyers
We will create a personalized chat in a messenger convenient for you. A team of lawyers will be in the chat with you in real-time to guide the entire process:
Provide you with recommendations
Answer questions
Prepare documents
At specific stages of support, you will have personal online consultations with a leading specialist.
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Why it’s better to take this path with us
We are not a travel agency, not bloggers, and not “enthusiasts” who processed 10+ visas and consider themselves professionals.
We are lawyers who have been immersed in the immigration field for 15 years and know everything about it.
Philipp Orlov
Founder of ReLocate, immigration lawyer.
Your case will be handled by a team of lawyers
Alina Bondarenko
Legal assistant
Yulia Golinevich
Immigration expert
Victoria Ergakova
Legal assistant
Anastasia Tereshkina
Legal assistant
Natalia Chatskis
Family and parental rights lawyer
Cost of obtaining a Skilled Worker visa for the UK
| Consular fee | 719 £ |
| Mandatory medical insurance (paid upfront for the entire visa duration) | 1035 £ /year |
Steps to obtain a Skilled Worker visa for the UK
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Initial consultation with a lawyer
We analyze your qualifications, work experience, and the requirements for obtaining a Skilled Worker visa. We develop an action plan for successful visa processing in the UK.
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Document review
We help gather and prepare your documents and verify the necessary documents from your UK employer, including certificates and licenses. We prepare a complete document package for visa submission.
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Filling out the visa application form
We will help you correctly fill out the consular application form for a Skilled Worker visa to the UK, ensuring all details are accurate and meet the requirements of visa officers.
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Uploading documents
We ensure all your documents, including proof of qualifications and work experience, are uploaded in the required format and comply with UK standards.
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Assistance with payments and scheduling biometrics appointment
We explain which fees need to be paid for the Skilled Worker visa application in the UK and assist you in scheduling an appointment for biometrics and other mandatory procedures at the visa center.
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Monitoring your case
We will track the processing of your visa application, and if delays occur, we will contact the visa center to identify the reasons for the delay.
Documents required for a Skilled Worker visa to United Kingdom
Certificate of sponsorship number
Your employer will provide this number for your Skilled Worker visa application.
Proof of English language proficiency
You must provide evidence of your English language proficiency, such as a certificate from an approved test or a diploma from higher education obtained in English.
Valid passport for visa placement
A document to verify your identity and nationality.
Position and annual salary
Indicate your job title and annual salary to be earned in the UK.
Job code
Provide the job code for your position. This will help determine if your job meets the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa.
Employer name and sponsor license number
Provide your employer’s name and their sponsor license number, as listed in your certificate of sponsorship.
Additional documents for a Skilled Worker visa for Ukrainian citizens
Proof of relationship with spouse or children
If your dependents (spouse, children) are also applying, provide documents confirming your relationship, such as marriage or birth certificates.
Tuberculosis test results
If you are a Ukrainian citizen applying for a visa to the UK, you must undergo a tuberculosis test as Ukraine is listed as a country where this test is mandatory for visa applications.
Recommendation letters from previous employers to confirm work experience
ATAS certificate (if required)
If your work involves research in sensitive fields at PhD level or higher, you will need to provide an ATAS certificate from your employer.
UK education document or Ecctis number
If your qualification was obtained outside the UK, you will need to provide a PhD certificate or an Ecctis number (formerly UK NARIC).
Criminal record certificate
If you work in professions related to education, healthcare, social work, or therapy, you may need a criminal record certificate from each country you have lived in over the past 10 years.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need personal savings to apply for a Skilled Worker Visa?
You must prove that you have a minimum of £1270. This requirement is in place to ensure you have sufficient funds to support yourself in the first months of your stay in the country before you start receiving your salary. If you cannot confirm this amount, your employer must indicate this information in the sponsorship certificate during your employment application and commit to providing these funds to you.
Do I need to take a language test to apply for this visa?
When applying for a Skilled Worker Visa, applicants must prove their English proficiency by passing the CEFR test at a minimum B1 level.
Can family members accompany me to the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa?
Yes, your immediate family members, including your legal spouse or partner with whom you have lived for at least 2 years, and your dependent minor children, can accompany you.
What is the biometric process like?
You will need to print out the application and appointment confirmation and then visit a UK visa center where your fingerprints will be taken, a photo will be taken, and your passport will be collected for the visa to be affixed.
If I only have one passport, do I need to leave it at the visa center?
After submitting your biometrics, your passport will be retained until the decision is made and the visa is affixed. However, you can pay for the ‘keep my passport’ service to have it returned to you on the day of biometrics submission. Once a decision is made, you must provide your passport to the visa center for the visa to be affixed, if approved.
If I urgently need a visa, can I pay for expedited processing?
Expedited processing is currently limited as immigration services prioritize refugee programs for Ukrainians. However, this option may still be available in some visa centers. You can find out if expedited processing is available at your desired visa center.
Can I know the visa decision only after getting my passport back?
When a decision on your visa is made, you will receive an email. Typically, if the visa is approved, there is no attachment in the email. If rejected, the email will include an attachment explaining the reasons. However, the final confirmation of visa approval will be when you receive your passport.