Since December 31, 2020, the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union. This has generated changes in the free movement of people from Europe, which was in effect until that date.

Initially, no visa is required for stays of less than 90 days and for activities related to tourism and business (visiting clients or suppliers, attending fairs or congresses, etc.).

For any other activity or stays longer than the aforementioned 90 days, Spaniards will need to obtain a visa.

What You Need to Know

✅ The Skilled Worker Visa is required for workers who are hired by a British company.

✅ In the previous migration legislation, it was known as Tier 2 (General).

✅ The British company must be an authorized sponsor and must obtain a sponsorship certificate, a code that identifies those whose hiring has been authorized.

✅ There is a list of occupations that can be filled by hiring a foreigner with this visa, along with a minimum salary requirement.

✅ A minimum knowledge of the English language equivalent to a B1 level is required.

Duration of the Visa

📅 The duration of the Skilled Worker Visa coincides with the length of your stay in the UK.

Maximum Stay and Number of Entries and Exits

•  The maximum length of stay allowed on a Skilled Worker Visa is 5 years.

Can It Be Extended?

•  After 5 years, you can apply for permanent residence (settle permanently) in the UK.

Processing Time

•  You must apply for the Skilled Worker Visa up to 3 months before your expected start date in the UK.

Processing Fees

•  The official fee charged by the Immigration Department of the UK government for processing a Skilled Worker Visa is over 730€ and 1.445€