Business Skilled Worker Visa 

Reasons you can visit the UK as a skilled worker.

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What can I do in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa?

With this visa, you'll be able to:

  • work (as long as your job is eligible)
  • study
  • bring your family with you (also referred to as ‘dependants’). Please note, you’ll need to check they’re also eligible.
  • take on additional work in certain circumstances
  • take part in voluntary work
  • travel abroad and return to the UK
  • apply to live in the UK permanently (remember, you can do this if you’ve lived in the UK for 5 years and meet the additional eligibility requirements previously mentioned).

 

What can’t I do in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa?

  • apply for most benefits, or the State Pension
  • change jobs or your employer without updating your visa

Don’t worry, we understand there’s a lot to remember! If your application is approved, you’ll get a full list of what you can and can’t do with a Skilled Worker visa.

 

Last updated 15 May 2024