UK Scale-Up Visa vs Skilled Worker Visa 2026: Sponsorship and Flexibility
UK Scale-Up vs Skilled Worker visa in 2026 - sponsor flexibility, salary threshold, the 6-month restriction and which firms qualify as Scale-Up sponsors.
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UK Scale-Up vs Skilled Worker visa in 2026 - sponsor flexibility, salary threshold, the 6-month restriction and which firms qualify as Scale-Up sponsors.
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
UK Skilled Worker vs Senior or Specialist Worker visa in 2026 - sponsor type, ILR eligibility, salary thresholds and which route fits intra-company transfers.
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Skilled Worker vs Global Talent UK visa in 2026 - sponsor licence vs endorsing body, salary threshold vs talent assessment, costs and ILR pathway.
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Administrative review for a refused UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026 - £80 fee, 28-day window, what it can and cannot fix, decision timelines.
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
What changed for the UK Skilled Worker visa in 2026 - £38,700 salary threshold, ISL reforms, the proposed 10-year ILR, and practical impact.
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
UK Skilled Worker dependant cost in 2026 - spouse and child fees, IHS at adult and under-18 rates, worked family examples, switching mid-leave.
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Total UK Skilled Worker visa cost in 2026 - application fee, IHS, biometric, priority service and dependant multipliers, with worked family budgets.
12 Jun 2026 · 8 min readFrom 8 January 2026, applicants for the Skilled Worker, Scale-up, and High Potential Individual visa routes must demonstrate CEFR Level B2 English proficiency - up from B1. Existing holders are unaffected until extension or settlement.
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16 Jun 2026 · 6 min readSkilled Worker Dependent Visa Extension Uk: direct answer using UK Immigration Rules and FCDO travel advice.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min readIlr Skilled Worker: direct answer using UK Immigration Rules and FCDO travel advice.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min readUk Skilled Worker Visa Cost Calculator: direct answer using UK Immigration Rules and FCDO travel advice.
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16 Jun 2026 · 6 min readAppendix Skilled Worker is the legal source of the Skilled Worker visa: 2026 salary GBP 38,700, 70 points, SW 1.1 to SW 21.1 paragraph structure.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min readSkilled Worker visa salary threshold UK 2026: GBP 38,700 general minimum, going rates, new entrant and Immigration Salary List reduced rates.
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
The Skilled Worker visa is the UK's main route for sponsored employment, replacing the older Tier 2 General. This guide covers eligibility, the points-based scoring, salary and skill thresholds, sponsor licence requirements, dependants, and the path to Indefinite Leave to Remain after
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
After 5 years of continuous Skilled Worker residence (or qualifying combinations), applicants can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. This article covers the eligibility tests, the documents needed and the practical timing of applying around employment, salary and absences.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Supplementary employment lets Skilled Worker visa holders take a second job alongside their sponsored role, subject to specific conditions on the SOC code, hours and timing. This article explains the rules, what counts as supplementary, and the limits beyond which a new visa application
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK employers wishing to sponsor international workers on the Skilled Worker visa must hold a Home Office sponsor licence. This article covers the application process, the duties and compliance requirements, fees, and the steps from initial licence to assigning Certificates of Sponsorship.
16 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
The Shortage Occupation List (and its successor Immigration Salary List) identifies roles where the UK faces persistent labour shortages, allowing reduced salary thresholds and other concessions. This article explains how the list works, which roles are typically included, and what it
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The Skilled Worker visa salary requirement combines a general threshold with an occupation-specific going rate. The higher of the two normally applies. This article explains the calculation, tradeable points that reduce the threshold, and how allowances and benefits are treated.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Redundancy from a sponsored role triggers the sponsor's duty to report the end of employment, which typically leads to a 60-day curtailment notice. This article explains the options during the 60 days: finding a new sponsor, switching route, applying for a new visa or leaving the UK.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The Immigration Skills Charge is paid by sponsors for each Certificate of Sponsorship issued on the Skilled Worker and certain other work routes. This article explains who pays, how much, the reductions for small businesses and charities, and the exemptions.
16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
The Immigration Health Surcharge is paid by most visa applicants and funds their access to NHS services. This article covers the rate per year, who pays, who is exempt, and the narrow circumstances in which refunds are issued.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Skilled Worker visa conditions tie the holder to a specific sponsored role with a specific employer. Self-employment is not permitted as the main work; supplementary self-employment is permitted in narrow circumstances. This article explains the boundaries and the alternative routes for
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