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Apply for the UK Skilled Worker Visa

Our immigration consultants support citizens who need to apply for a UK skilled worker visa.

Which country the service is available for:

United Kingdom

Skilled worker visa application

You can send us a free request to illustrate your case and obtain a tailored quotation.

  • You send us your request: we offer you a consultancy video-call 
  • Our experts will support you in preparing all needed documents and info for your Sponsorship License application (if needed) and your Certificate of Sponsorship application, through our legal partner in the UK
  • Upon the obtainment of the Sponsorship License and Certificate, we will support you remotely with the visa application at the UK diplomatic mission
  • We will provide info on the UK social security

Candidate eligibility assessment

During the consultancy video-call, our experts will evaluate whether you qualify for this type of visa.

The general requirements to apply for a Skilled Worker visa are:

  • Possession of a valid passport
  • Possession of an employment offer from a UK company holding a Sponsorship License.
  • Your job shall be included in the list of eligible occupations and your salary shall be in line with the threshold for that job, and in any case higher than £41700/year
  • Having a English Language proficiency of at least B1

Processing time

The timing for the visa issuance is defined by the British immigration law and the standard procedure applied by the authorities involved.

  • Step 1: DOCUMENTS COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION (1 month)
  • Step 2: SPONSORSHIP LICENSE APPLICATION (8 weeks for standard applications; 10 days for priority applications)
  • Step 3: CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION (1 day)
  • Step 4: VISA APPLICATION (within 3 months from Certificate of Sponsorship obtainment)

Timing may vary depending on the specific case, the documents complexity and the authorities involved.

Service provision

We adhere to established processes and internal policies aimed at supporting in the obtainment of the Skilled Worker visa

  • We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request
  • We submit Skilled Worker visa applications through our legal partner
  • You can send us your documents by uploading them remotely using our online software
  • Our immigration experts can assist you in English language 

In addition, we offer a 360° advice considering all legal, social security and tax aspects relating to transfers to the UK.

Consultancy on the UK skilled worker visa

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F.A.Q. about the service

The visa can be valid for max. 5 years. Upon its expiry, its holder can either renew it, or apply for an “Indefinite leave to remain”, if all requirements are met.
The visa can be requested from the UK only in case the applicant already holds one and wants to renew it, or if they hold a different visa that can be converted into a Skilled Worker visa.
Yes, you can. To proceed, you need to apply for an update of the visa.

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