The UK Skilled Worker Visa is the main work immigration route under the UK Points-Based System (PBS), allowing qualified foreign nationals with a job offer from a Home Office-licensed sponsor to live and work in the UK.

You need a minimum of 70 points: 50 mandatory points (job offer, skill level, English) plus at least 20 tradeable points from salary, PhD, Immigration Salary List, new entrant, or special routes.

The score combines mandatory points (sponsor job offer = 20, RQF 3+ skill level = 20, English B1+ = 10) with tradeable points from salary, qualifications, shortage roles, or special concessionary routes.

Yes, the Y-Axis UK Skilled Worker Visa Points Calculator is 100% free. No registration, payment, or obligation is required to check your eligibility.

The Y-Axis calculator is built directly on the official Home Office Points-Based System and is updated regularly to reflect changes to salary thresholds, the Immigration Salary List, and policy updates.

The general salary threshold is £38,700 per year (or the going rate for the role, whichever is higher). Reduced thresholds apply to Health & Care roles, new entrants, Immigration Salary List occupations, and PhD holders.

The Immigration Salary List replaced the Shortage Occupation List in April 2024. It identifies roles facing UK labour shortages and offers reduced salary thresholds plus 20 tradeable points for eligible candidates.

Yes. A valid job offer from a UK employer holding a Home Office Sponsor Licence is mandatory. The sponsor must issue you a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) before you apply.

You must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR Level B1 (Intermediate) or higher across all four skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking). Accepted tests include IELTS UKVI (SELT), PTE Academic UKVI, and others on the approved list.

The visa is initially granted for up to 5 years (matching the Certificate of Sponsorship period), and can be extended indefinitely as long as you continue to meet eligibility criteria.

Yes. Your spouse/partner and children under 18 can join you as dependants. Dependants can work full-time in the UK with no restrictions and access the NHS.

Yes. After 5 years of continuous residence on the Skilled Worker Visa (and meeting other ILR requirements), you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), followed by British citizenship 12 months later.

The New Entrant route applies to applicants under 26 years old, recent graduates, postdoctoral researchers, and certain regulated training roles. It offers reduced salary thresholds and adds 20 tradeable points.

Yes. You can switch employers within the Skilled Worker route as long as your new employer is a licensed sponsor and issues a new Certificate of Sponsorship. You must apply to update your visa.

The Health & Care Worker Visa is a sub-route of the Skilled Worker Visa for eligible NHS staff, adult social care workers, and qualifying healthcare professionals. It offers reduced fees, lower salary thresholds, and fast-track processing.

You'll need a valid passport, Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from your sponsor, IELTS UKVI or other SELT English test results, proof of maintenance funds (£1,270 held for 28 days unless certified), TB test certificate (if applicable), and academic/professional credentials.

Fees vary by visa length and location. Standard application fees range from £719 to £1,500+, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year per applicant). Health & Care Visa applicants pay reduced fees and are exempt from the IHS.

Standard processing takes around 3 weeks for applications submitted outside the UK and 8 weeks for in-country applications. Priority (5 working days) and Super Priority (next working day) services are available for an additional fee.

Y-Axis offers OISC-regulated UK immigration services including job-search assistance with licensed sponsors, CoS liaison, IELTS UKVI coaching, document drafting, visa filing, dependant applications, and post-arrival ILR and citizenship support.

You can reach Y-Axis at +91-7670800000 or email info@y-axis.com to book a free UK immigration consultation with a certified OISC-regulated advisor.