London Visas
Skilled Worker is a job-led route, so the visa plan starts with the employer
A focused guide to sponsorship, eligible roles, salary thresholds, timing and how this route connects to London job search strategy.
Quick answer
Understand sponsorship
Skilled Worker usually depends on a qualifying job offer from a licensed sponsor. That makes employer targeting and right-to-work positioning central.
- You need a sponsor and qualifying role.
- Salary and occupation rules matter.
- Job search strategy should be sponsor-aware.
What sponsorship means
A licensed employer must sponsor the role and issue the right paperwork before you can apply.
- Target licensed sponsors.
- Confirm role eligibility.
- Ask about sponsorship process early.
Salary and role rules
The job must usually meet skill and salary requirements. These details shape which offers are viable.
Sponsor-aware job search
If you need sponsorship, a generic job search wastes time.
| Action | Why | Connected guide |
|---|---|---|
| Target sponsors | Not every employer can sponsor | Jobs Hub |
| Explain status | Reduce uncertainty | Right to work |
| Check salary | Offer must fit rules | Salary guide |
Common mistakes
The biggest mistake is applying broadly without understanding whether the employer can sponsor.
- Applying to non-sponsors if sponsorship is essential.
- Leaving visa discussion too late.
- Ignoring salary thresholds.
- Assuming any job offer works.
Personalised
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- Sponsorship
- Salary
- Jobs
- Timing
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Need to explain right to work?
Use the right-to-work guide before applying widely.
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