Posted on June 01 2024
Candidates should arrange £3,944 to apply for a UK Skilled Worker Visa. This money is required for the following:
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The breakdown of the money required for a UK Skilled Worker Visa is mentioned below.
The fee for the UK Skilled Worker Visa is dependent on the place the candidate is applying from as given below.
Candidates applying for a UK Skilled Worker Visa while staying out of the UK must pay a fee dependent on the time intended to stay in the country:
Duration of stay |
Application fee |
For 3 years |
£719 per applicant |
More than 3 years |
£1,420 per applicant |
Candidates applying for the UK Skilled Worker Visa while staying in the country and planning to renew, extend, update, the visa must pay a fee dependent on the time you intend to stay in the UK:
Duration of Stay |
Application fee |
For 3 years |
£827 per applicant |
More than 3 years |
£1,636 per applicant |
The primary applicant and the family are eligible to pay less for the UK Skilled Worker Visa application fee if the job is listed in the immigration salary.
Duration of stay |
Application fee |
For 3 years |
£551 |
More than 3 years |
£1,084 |
The application fee for the UK Skilled Worker Visa varies based on the application type as follows.
Type of Visa |
Current Application Fee |
New Application Fee |
Skilled Worker with a certificate of sponsorship issued for three years or less and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£625 |
£719 |
Skilled Worker with a certificate of sponsorship issued for over three years and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£1,235 |
£1,420 |
Skilled Worker for a shortage occupation with a certificate of sponsorship issued for three years or less and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£479 |
£551 |
Skilled Worker for a shortage occupation with a certificate of sponsorship issued for over three years and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£943 |
£1,084 |
Skilled Worker -Health and Care Visa with a certificate of sponsorship issued for three years or less and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£247 |
£284 |
Skilled Worker – Health and Care Visa with a certificate of sponsorship issued for over three years and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£479 |
£551 |
Skilled Worker for a Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa –with a certificate of sponsorship issued for three years or less and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£247 |
£284 |
Skilled Worker for a Shortage Occupation – Health and Care Visa –with a certificate of sponsorship issued for over three years and consists of primary applicant and dependants |
£479 |
£551 |
The IHS fee for a Skilled Worker Visa is based on the duration of the visa and is not dependent on the start or end date of the work start and end date as presented in the Certificate of Sponsorship.
Candidates are required to pay an Immigration Healthcare Surcharge of £1,035 annually. This allows the candidate to access free healthcare services in the country.
The candidate must provide evidence of sufficient funding with a minimum of £1,270 to indicate they can support themselves during their stay in the UK. They must have the funds for 28 consecutive days out of 31 days to apply for the visa.
The candidates must provide proof of sufficient funds unless they:
If the employer intends to support the candidate, this must be listed in the Certificate of Sponsorship.
The dependents of the primary applicant must provide proof of supporting themselves during their stay in the country.
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