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UK Skilled Worker Visa — Document Checklist

For workers with a job offer from a UK Home Office-licensed sponsor.

11 documents listed5 required⏱ 3 weeks (standard); 5 business days (priority)💳 £719–£1,639 depending on salary/duration + IHS
⏱ 3 weeks (standard); 5 business days (priority)💳 £719–£1,639 depending on salary/duration + IHSOfficial source ↗
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Job Offer & Sponsorship

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference numberREQUIRED
Provided by your UK employer — you cannot apply without this
Written job offer or employment contractREQUIRED
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Identity

Valid passportREQUIRED
BRP (if switching from another UK visa)
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English Language

SELT results or academic qualification taught in EnglishREQUIRED
B1 level in all four components unless exempt. Exempt if from an English-speaking country, or have a UK degree
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Qualifications & Experience

Relevant academic qualifications or professional certifications
Professional registration/licence
Required for regulated occupations (doctors, nurses, teachers, engineers, etc.)
CV / résumé
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Health

TB test results (if from listed country)
Required if applying from outside the UK and from a TB-listed country
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Photos & Additional

Digital photo meeting UKVI specificationsREQUIRED
Criminal record certificate
Required for certain roles (e.g., working with children or vulnerable adults)
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