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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Skilled WorkerThe UK Skilled Worker route requires an eligible job with an approved UK employer, sponsorship, an eligible occupation and applicable salary rules.2026-07-15Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (adult family member, worker inside over 3 years)1,865 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (child, worker inside over 3 years)1,865 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (worker inside over 3 years)1,865 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (adult family member, worker inside up to 3 years)943 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (child, worker inside up to 3 years)943 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (worker inside up to 3 years)943 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (adult family member, worker outside over 3 years)1,618 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (child, worker outside over 3 years)1,618 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (worker outside over 3 years)1,618 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (adult family member, worker outside up to 3 years)819 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (child, worker outside up to 3 years)819 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (worker outside up to 3 years)819 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (adult family member, worker salary list over 3 years)1,235 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (child, worker salary list over 3 years)1,235 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (worker salary list over 3 years)1,235 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (adult family member, worker salary list up to 3 years)628 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (child, worker salary list up to 3 years)628 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (worker salary list up to 3 years)628 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (inside over 3 years)1,865 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (inside up to 3 years)943 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (outside over 3 years)1,618 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (outside up to 3 years)819 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (salary list over 3 years)1,235 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerApplication fee (salary list up to 3 years)628 GBPOfficial source
Skilled WorkerProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)3 weeksOfficial source
Skilled WorkerFirst permit valid for60 monthsOfficial source
Skilled WorkerCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Skilled WorkerJob offer or employer sponsorship requiredyesOfficial source
Skilled WorkerFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Skilled WorkerPermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Skilled WorkerLanguage level requiredB2 (English)Official source
Skilled WorkerWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Skilled WorkerThe general Skilled Worker salary requirement is a salary that equals or exceeds both £41,700 per year and the going rate for the SOC 2020 occupation code (salary Option A; Appendix Skilled Worker, edition 3 August 2026).Official source
Skilled WorkerA Skilled Worker applicant sponsored for a job on the Immigration Salary List must be paid a salary that equals or exceeds both £33,400 per year and the going rate for the SOC 2020 occupation code (salary Option D; Appendix Skilled Worker, edition 3 August 2026).Official source
Skilled WorkerA SOC 2020 occupation code is only included on the Temporary Shortage List where (a) it appears in the SW 6.1A list, and (b) the application has been made using a certificate of sponsorship issued by a sponsor to the applicant before 31 December 2026; the list makes medium-skilled occupations eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship and sets no salary threshold of its own (pay follows the salary options table).Official source
Skilled WorkerThe GOV.UK Skilled Worker page requires an eligible job, an approved UK employer and the applicable minimum salary; the employer must also meet minimum-wage and working-hours rules.Official source
Skilled WorkerThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

What is the UK Immigration Salary List?

The name covers two separate live lists in the current Immigration Rules. This page keeps them distinct and states which one our collected data holds.

The Immigration Salary List is the UK Home Office's official list of occupation codes that qualify for a lower salary requirement on the Skilled Worker route. Two separate lists are live in the current Immigration Rules: the Immigration Salary List itself (Appendix Immigration Salary List; the official publication was updated on 11 November 2025 and lists 25 SOC 2020 occupations) and the Temporary Shortage List (Appendix Skilled Worker SW 6.1A, introduced by the rules changes in force from 22 July 2025). The two lists contain different occupations and are never merged on this page.

We hold 52 Temporary Shortage List occupations (SOC 2020), observed 1 Jul 2026, 11 Nov 2025 and sourced row by row to UK Home Office. Open the disclosure for every held row with its source and observed period.

Show all 52 held Temporary Shortage List occupations
OccupationSOC 2020 codeObserved periodSource
Managers in logistics12431 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Directors in consultancy services12581 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Laboratory technicians31111 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Electrical and electronics technicians31121 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Engineering technicians31131 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Building and civil engineering technicians31141 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Quality assurance technicians31151 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Planning, process and production technicians31161 Jul 2026UK Home Office
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians31201 Jul 2026UK Home Office
IT operations technicians31311 Jul 2026UK Home Office
IT user support technicians31321 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Database administrators and web content technicians31331 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Authors, writers and translators34121 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Dancers and choreographers34141 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators34171 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Clothing, fashion and accessories designers34221 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Design occupations not elsewhere classified – only the following job types:34291 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Ship and hovercraft officers35121 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Legal associate professionals35201 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Insurance underwriters35321 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Financial and accounting technicians35331 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Estimators, valuers and assessors35411 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Data analysts35441 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified – only the following job types:35491 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Business sales executives35521 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Advertising and marketing associate professionals35541 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Human resources and industrial relations officers35711 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Information technology trainers35731 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Credit controllers41211 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks41221 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified – only the following job types:41291 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants41321 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Welding trades52131 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Pipe fitters52141 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Metal working production and maintenance fitters52231 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers52251 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians52311 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Vehicle body builders and repairers52321 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Vehicle paint technicians52331 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Boat and ship builders and repairers52351 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Electricians and electrical fitters52411 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Telecoms and related network installers and repairers52421 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Computer system and equipment installers and servicers52441 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Security system installers and repairers52451 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Electrical and electronic trades not elsewhere classified52491 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Steel erectors53111 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers53151 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified – only the following job types:53191 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Floorers and wall tilers53221 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Painters and decorators53231 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Construction and building trades supervisors53301 Jul 2026UK Home Office
Energy plant operatives81331 Jul 2026UK Home Office

Every row is sourced to its official publication (last checked 2026-08-07). The observed period is when the row was recorded in our data, not the official page's edition date.

We hold 25 Immigration Salary List occupations (SOC 2020), observed 1 Jul 2026, 11 Nov 2025 and sourced row by row to UK Home Office. Open the disclosure for every held row with its source and observed period.

Show all 25 held Immigration Salary List occupations
OccupationSOC 2020 codeObserved periodSource
Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services – only “fishing boat masters”121211 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors – all jobs123211 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Chemical scientists – only jobs in the nuclear industry211111 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Biological scientists – all jobs211211 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Social and humanities scientists – only archaeologists211511 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Graphic and multimedia designers – all jobs214211 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Laboratory technicians – only jobs requiring 3 or more years’ related on-the-job experience. This experience must not have been gained through working illegally.311111 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Pharmaceutical technicians – all jobs321211 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Artists – all jobs341111 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Dancers and choreographers – only skilled classical ballet dancers or skilled contemporary dancers who meet the standard required by internationally recognised UK ballet or contemporary dance companies. The company must be endorsed as being internationally recognised by a UK industry body such as the Arts Councils (of England, Scotland or Wales).341411 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Musicians – only skilled orchestral musicians who are leaders, principals, sub-principals or numbered string positions, and who meet the standard required by internationally recognised UK orchestras. The orchestra must be a full member of the Association of British Orchestras.341511 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Arts officers, producers and directors – all jobs341611 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Agriculture and fishing trades not elsewhere classified – only jobs in the fishing industry511911 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Welding trades – only high integrity pipe welders, where the job requires 3 or more years’ related on-the-job experience. This experience must not have been gained through working illegally.521311 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Boat and ship builders and repairers – all jobs523511 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Stonemasons and related trades – all jobs531211 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Bricklayers – all jobs531311 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters – all jobs531411 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Carpenters and joiners – all jobs531611 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified – only retrofitters531911 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified – only racing grooms, stallion handlers, stud grooms, stud hands, stud handlers and work riders612911 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants – all jobs. Note: For Skilled Worker purposes, SOC 2020 occupation code 6131 only applies to roles in environments where registered nurse or other registered healthcare professional roles also exist.613111 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Care workers and home carers – all jobs, except jobs with a working location in England are only eligible in this SOC 2020 occupation code where the sponsor holds registration with the Care Quality Commission and is currently carrying on a regulated activity. Private households or individuals (other than sole traders sponsoring someone to work for their business) cannot sponsor Skilled Worker applicants.613511 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Senior care workers – all jobs, except jobs with a working location in England are only eligible in this SOC 2020 occupation code where the sponsor holds registration with the Care Quality Commission and is currently carrying on a regulated activity.613611 Nov 2025UK Home Office
Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations not elsewhere classified – only deckhands on large fishing vessels (9 metres and above) where the job requires the worker to have at least 3 years’ full-time experience in using their skills. This experience must not have been gained through working illegally.911911 Nov 2025UK Home Office

Every row is sourced to its official publication (last checked 2026-09-18). The observed period is when the row was recorded in our data, not the official page's edition date.

Salary requirements on this route: the general minimum is £41,700 per year or the job's going rate, whichever is higher, per UK Home Office (checked 2026-08-07). The Immigration Salary List's own salary floor is £33,400 per year, and the salary must also equal or exceed the going rate for the SOC 2020 occupation code, effective from 2025-07-22, per UK Home Office (checked 2026-08-07). On the Temporary Shortage List, the application must use a certificate of sponsorship issued before 2026-12-31 (SW 6.1A(b)), in force since 2025-07-22, per UK Home Office (checked 2026-08-07).

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.gov.uk · Checked 2026-07-15
  2. Eligible job with approved employer; certificate of sponsorship; eligible occupation; salary; dependants and settlement are stated.src-uk-skilled-worker · Checked 2026-07-15
  3. Skilled Worker visa: Your jobUK Visas and Immigration · Checked 2026-07-11
  4. Appendix Skilled Worker SW 6.1A heading and Temporary Shortage List table; 52 SOC 2020 entries parsedUK Home Office · Checked 2026-08-07