What are the new rules for the UK Skilled Worker Visa?

The UK government has implemented new rules like increasing the minimum salary threshold from £26,200 to £38,700. The main aim of these new rules is to increase the minimum salary threshold for most skilled worker visa applicants and to stop sponsorship costs from being passed on to the workers. These new rules for the UK Skilled Worker Visa will be effective from April 9, 2025.
 

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Top 3 rules that are newly added to the UK Skilled Worker Visa

The following are the top 3 new rules that are added to the UK Skilled Worker Visa:

• The UK government announced changes in the UK visa requirements in 2025

The government of the UK has announced that candidates who are applying for a skilled worker visa for the first time need to showcase an income of GBP 38,700 for accommodation. Candidates should also have sponsorship from an employer based in the UK. If the candidates don’t get a sponsorship, then they need to keep the necessary amount in their bank for at least 28 days.  

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• The UK visa immigration fee can increase from 2025

The UK government is planning to increase the cost of immigration for skilled worker visas in 2025. The application fee for citizenship can also increase from 2025. The Sponsorship Certificate can be increased by two times from £239 to £525. However, the Parliament has yet to give its approval. 

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• New Entrant Rules for Skilled Workers

This new Entrant rule will permit a lesser salary threshold, which is generally set at 70% of the salary for normal Skilled Worker visas. This concept is curated to attract more recent graduates and younger workers to the UK workforce. 
 

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