🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Employer-sponsored work
Skilled Worker — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,022 |
| Minimum annual salary | €48,085 |
| Proof of savings | €1,470 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Language level | B1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €3,734 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,022.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“You'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £41,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher.”
“'A Skilled Worker visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer.' 'To qualify... you must... have a "certificate of sponsorship" (CoS) from your employer with information about the role you've been offered in the UK'. 'You must have a confirmed job offer before you apply for your visa.'”
“pay the healthcare surcharge for each year of your stay”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.