Typical salary
£38,700 general threshold (lower thresholds apply to health, care and new entrants)
Visa route
Skilled Worker visa (up to 5 years, route to settlement after 5 years)
Occupation codes
All eligible occupation codes at RQF Level 3 and above
Who sponsors
Healthcare, engineering, technology, logistics, hospitality and construction employers
Roles we place
- Healthcare and social care professionals
- Software, data and IT infrastructure specialists
- Civil, mechanical and electrical engineers
- Site managers, quantity surveyors and construction supervisors
- Chefs, hospitality managers and operations leads
Licensed sponsors across the NHS, private healthcare, engineering consultancies, technology firms and national hospitality groups. See our recruitment services or the destinations we recruit for.
Requirements for sponsorship
- A confirmed job offer from a Home Office licensed sponsor.
- A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) with a valid occupation code.
- Salary at or above the higher of the general threshold and the going rate.
- English at CEFR level B1 across reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- Maintenance funds, unless your sponsor certifies them, plus a TB test where required.
Full eligibility rules, salary thresholds and the sponsor register are covered in our complete UK visa sponsorship guide. Benchmark your offer against the UK salary guide.
How the application works
- Eligibility check. We map your experience to an eligible SOC code and confirm the salary clears the going rate.
- Matching. Your CV is put in front of licensed sponsors actively recruiting from overseas.
- Interview. Most employers run one or two video interviews plus a technical or practical check.
- Certificate of Sponsorship. The employer assigns your CoS through the Sponsor Management System.
- Visa application. Apply online, pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, attend biometrics and travel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary threshold for a UK Skilled Worker visa?
The general threshold is £38,700 per year, but you must be paid the higher of that figure and the going rate for your occupation code. Health and care roles, new entrants and PhD-level occupations have lower thresholds.
How long does a Skilled Worker visa last?
Up to five years at a time. It can be extended, and after five continuous years of qualifying residence most holders can apply for indefinite leave to remain.
Can I bring my family on a Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Partners and children under 18 can usually apply as dependants, with the right to work and study in the UK, subject to the current dependant rules for your route.
Do I need a degree for a Skilled Worker visa?
No. The role only needs to sit at RQF Level 3 (A-level equivalent) or above. Relevant experience and vocational qualifications are often enough.
Apply through a licensed sponsor
Send us your CV and we'll match you with UK employers actively sponsoring in this field.
Register with GobblexOther sponsorship routes
Same process, different profession — compare the salary bands and requirements.
- Healthcare assistant jobs with visa sponsorship£23,200 – £28,500 per year (plus unsocial-hours enhancements)
- Care home jobs with visa sponsorship£23,200 – £29,000 per year, plus night and weekend enhancements
- IT jobs with UK visa sponsorship£45,000 – £110,000 depending on stack, seniority and location
New to the process? Start with the complete UK visa sponsorship guide or browse all sponsorship routes.