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Reviewed: 19 October 2026.<\/strong> General information only, not legal or individual immigration advice. This overview does not establish eligibility or cover every UK work route.<\/p>\n

Start with the official route<\/h2>\n

The UK Skilled Worker visa<\/a> is for an eligible job with an approved employer. GOV.UK identifies a confirmed offer, a certificate of sponsorship, an eligible occupation and applicable salary requirements among the key conditions. It also describes an English-language requirement.<\/p>\n

Do not assume that a strong CV alone satisfies those conditions, or that an employer\u2019s willingness to interview means it can sponsor the role. The UK has its own work-visa process; a Schengen visa or EU Blue Card is not a UK Skilled Worker authorization.<\/p>\n

Check the job and employer together<\/h2>\n

Ask which legal entity will employ you and which role will appear in the sponsorship documentation. Confirm the actual duties, work location and pay. Use the current official job-eligibility guidance linked from GOV.UK rather than relying on a job title or a salary threshold from an old article.<\/p>\n

The official guide explains that salary conditions depend on the job and relevant circumstances. Avoid treating one published figure as a universal test for every candidate.<\/p>\n

Consider the whole application, not just sponsorship<\/h2>\n

Read the linked official sections on documents, English evidence, costs and applying from your location. If family members may move with you, check their eligibility separately. If you already hold UK permission, investigate the relevant switching or employer-change instructions rather than assuming the overseas process applies.<\/p>\n

Temporary employment should not be marketed as guaranteed settlement. Any longer-term route has conditions that must be checked against the rules applying at the relevant time.<\/p>\n

Find related candidate questions on our FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your next step:<\/strong> Tell ErdoBar about your target UK role<\/a> and ask about recruitment support and CV sharing. Use GOV.UK or a qualified adviser for personal immigration questions. No sponsoring vacancy, visa or settlement outcome is guaranteed.<\/p>\n

Related candidate guides<\/h2>\n