Can I apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa without a job offer?

Can I apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa without a job offer?

No, you cannot apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa without a job offer. It is mandatory to have an employment offer from a licenced employer or a sponsor recognized by the UK Home Office to be considered for the visa.

 

What are the job requirements for a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

You are required to meet the following job requirements for a UK Skilled Worker Visa:

 

• Have an eligible job listed in the occupations list.
• Work for an employer in the UK that is accepted by the UK Home Office.
• Get a Certificate of Sponsorship for your licenced UK sponsor.
• Earn a minimum income for the work you are going to be doing of about £38,700 per annum or as per the current pay scale of the occupation.
• Earn a lower minimum income if you received a CoS.
• Must have a good language ability in the English language with the capacity to speak, write, read, and comprehend the language

 

To avoid getting your UK Skilled Worker Visa application rejected or refused, your employer in the UK must ensure your job:

 

• Satisfies the minimum wage requirement in the UK, and
• Has the allotted working hours as per the UK rules and regulations

 

Eligible jobs in the occupations list

You have to have a job with an occupation code present in the eligible occupations list. It is better if you match the job description on the list to ensure smooth processing of the visa.

 

Salary requirements

You must have a minimum yearly income of £38,700 or, according to the current pay scale of the occupation.

If you have a job in the fields of education or healthcare, you can have an annual income of £23,200 to be considered for the UK Skilled Worker Visa.

 

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The eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker Visa with less salary

You can be allowed to obtain a UK Skilled Worker Visa if you have a minimum annual income of less than £38,700 on the following occasions:

 

• Your job role is present in the Immigration Salary List
• You are below 26 years old and studying or graduated from a professional training program
• You have a relevant PhD that is related to your job role
• You have a post-doctoral placement in Secondary- Education or Science

 

What are the alternate visas you can apply for without a job offer?

You can apply for one of the following visas to apply without a job offer:

 

• British National (Overseas) visa
• Graduate visa
• Youth Mobility Scheme visa
• Global Talent visa
• UK Ancestry visa
• High Potential Individual (HPI) visa

 

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