Congratulations on getting an opportunity to come and work in the UK! Here is a list of steps to follow once you have confirmed that you really do need a UK working visa. (https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa)
- Will you need a short-term (under 6 months) work visa or a long-term (6+ months) work visa?
- Get your visa requirements in order.
- Job offer: Have a ready job code from https://onsdigital.github.io/dp-classification-tools/standard-occupational-classification/mobile_occupation_coding_tool.html?fullversion=no
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- Minimum salary
- Request from your employer, a Certificate of Sponsor reference number.
- Proof you can communicate in English.
- Verify your required documents (educational certificates, criminal records certificate, proof of supporting funds, health / medical certificate, etc.) here: https://www.ecctis.com/visasandnationality
- If you’ve lived in more than one country as an adult, have supporting proof ready.
- Once all your documents are ready and have been verified, here’s how to submit your application:
- Download the “UK Immigration: ID Check” APP.
- Scan your application documents onto the APP.
- Decision time: 3 weeks
If you want to expedite it, budget an extra £1K for this service.
