All you need to know about country-wise salary threshold for work visa eligibility

Highlights: What is the salary threshold to be eligible for a work visa abroad?

• The minimum salary threshold depends on the country's economy, immigration policies, and labor market.
• There is no specific salary requirement in the US, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, or the UAE.
• Germany has separate salary requirements for shortage occupations and other job roles.
• The minimum wage requirement can change on the basis of policy changes and economic and labor market needs.

 

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Minimum Salary Requirements Across Countries

Foreign workers willing to work abroad must meet the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for a work visa. The minimum wage threshold varies across countries and depends on the country's immigration policies, labour market, and economic requirements.

 

The table below provides details of the minimum salary thresholds for various countries:

Country	Type of Visa	Minimum Salary Threshold
The USA	H1-B Visa	Must be more than the actual wage paid to similar job roles
	O-1 Visa	No specific salary requirement
The UK	Skilled Worker Visa	£25,600 per year
	Global Talent Visa	No specific salary requirement
Canada	Temporary Foreign Worker Program	Must be equal to or more than the average wage for the job
	Express Entry	No specific salary requirement
Australia	Temporary Skills Shortage Visa	AUD 53,900 per year
	Employer Nomination Scheme Visa	Must fulfil the market salary standards
Germany	EU Blue Card	€44,304 - €56,800 per year
	Germany Work Visa	No specific salary requirement
Singapore	Singapore Employment Pass	SGD 5,000-5,500 per month
	S Pass	SGD 3,000 per month
Japan	Highly Skilled Professional Visa	No specific salary requirement
	Japan work visa
The UAE	UAE Employment Visa	No specific salary requirement
Switzerland	Switzerland Work Permit	No specific salary requirement
Sweden	Sweden Work Permit	28,480 kronor per year

 

The United States

The United States offers various types of work visas depending on the type of employment or profession they are associated with. The minimum salary threshold in the US also varies by occupation and location.

 

To qualify for the US H-1B visa, applicants must earn more than the actual salary paid to similar workers at that location or the general wage for that job role. The US O-1 Visa has no specific salary requirement. However, candidates must prove that they possess extraordinary ability in their field.

 

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The United Kingdom

The minimum salary requirement for the UK Skilled Worker visa is £25,600 per year or the prevailing wage for the particular job role, whichever is more. Exceptions are allowed for specific job roles and shortage occupations where the salary requirement is lesser.

 

There is no salary requirement specified for the UK Global Talent Visa. Eligible candidates must be approved as leaders or future leaders in their field.

 

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Canada

The Express Entry Program does not specify any salary requirement for eligibility. Applicants are allotted scores on the basis of their job offer and other factors while applying for the Express Entry program.

 

To qualify for the Temporary Foreign Worker program, applicants must earn equal to or more than the average wage for that occupation in the specific employment region.

 

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Australia

The minimum annual wage requirement for a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa in Australia is AUD 53,900. The job role must also fulfil the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).

 

Foreign workers willing to apply for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa must meet the market wage rate in Australia. They must also make sure that the salary is more than that of a local worker employed for the same job role.

 

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Germany

The general salary requirement for EU Blue card applicants in Germany is €56,800 per year. The wage requirement is lower at €44,304 for workers employed in shortage occupations such as engineers, scientists, doctors, and IT specialists.

 

There is no specific salary threshold to be eligible for Germany work visa. The job role must adhere to the collective wage agreements or the minimum salary regulations in Germany.

 

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Singapore

The minimum wage requirement for a Singapore Employment pass is SGD 5000 per month for new applicants. The salary requirement is higher for experienced applicants. Professionals associated with finance sector jobs have a minimum salary requirement of SGD 5,500 per month.

 

Foreign workers willing to apply for the S pass must earn more than SGD 3000 per month. The wage requirement is higher for old and experienced candidates.

 

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Japan

There is no specific salary threshold for a Highly Skilled Professional Visa in Japan. Applicants get points on the basis of their annual salary, and people with higher salaries get more points.

 

The Japan Work Visa also does not have a salary criteria specified. Applicants must earn more than or equal to what a Japanese worker earns in a similar job role.

 

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The United Arab Emirates

The UAE does not specify any salary requirement to qualify for the UAE Employment Visa. However, the salary of the applicant must comply with the standards set by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It should be enough to provide financial support to the applicant and their dependents.

 

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Switzerland

There is no specific wage threshold for the Switzerland Work permit, but the salary should adhere to the Swiss salary standards for similar job roles. The salary should also be sufficient to support the employee and their dependents.

 

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Sweden

The minimum wage requirement for a Sweden Work permit is 28,480 kronor as of June 18, 2024. The current salary threshold is 80% of the average salary in Sweden. The Swedish government is planning to increase this to 100% of the average salary by June 01, 2025.

 

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