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Skilled Worker
Employer sponsored
Usually £41,700/year or going rate
Up to 5 years · path to settlement
Roles on the eligible list with a licensed sponsor employer.
- Employer sponsor licence required
- Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Some salary discounts/exceptions may apply
- English B1 (CEFR)
- Leads to Indefinite Leave to Remain in 5 years
Global Talent
No employer needed
No minimum salary
Up to 5 years · faster settlement
Leaders or promising talent in tech, science, arts or research.
- Endorsement from Tech Nation, Royal Society, Arts Council…
- Allows self-employment and multiple employers
- Settlement in 3 years (exceptional talent)
- No minimum salary
High Potential Individual
Recent graduates
No job offer needed
2 years (3 years for PhD)
Graduates from top global universities in the last 5 years.
- No sponsor needed
- Work for any employer or self-employed
- Can switch to Skilled Worker later
Health & Care Worker
NHS / care sector
Usually £31,300 or lower going rate
Up to 5 years
Doctors, nurses, health professionals and care workers.
- Reduced visa fees
- IHS exempt
- Sponsorship from NHS or licensed care provider
How much it costs
Visa application
£769–£1,636
IHS (per year)
£1,035
Biometrics
£19
Priority service
£500 (opt.)
Each dependent pays visa + IHS separately. We estimate your total upfront cost based on your dependents.
Salaries (London base)
- Software Engineer£45,000£70,000£110,000
- Data Scientist£48,000£75,000£115,000
- Product Manager£55,000£85,000£130,000
- Marketing Manager£35,000£55,000£85,000
- Nurse£29,000£37,000£50,000
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