United Kingdom · Visas and documents

Use the boxes to organise your reading. They do not certify that an application is complete. This page does not upload or store documents.

Work

Official name: Skilled Worker

Check sponsorship reference, employer, occupation code and salary. Additional evidence varies with the job and personal history.

Documents to organise 8

Valid passport or travel documentEmployer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires itContract or job offer accepted for the categoryLanguage evidence for the category or exemption

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Financial evidence accepted for this categoryPolice certificates for the requested countries and periodsMedical examination or certificate/TB where applicableCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested

Route forms and references

Certificate of Sponsorship · occupation code

How to proceed

Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route.
Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.

Check official requirements ↗ www.gov.uk