United Kingdom

Yes. You need an eligible job offer from a Home Office-approved sponsor and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship before submitting a Skilled Worker visa application.

No. The employer must hold the correct sponsor licence. The offered position must also be eligible under the current occupation and immigration rules.

Most new Skilled Worker applicants must demonstrate English at the required level through an accepted qualification, approved test, nationality, or another permitted method.

Eligibility can include selected occupations such as bricklayers, roofers, carpenters, specialist welders, pipe fitters, and certain maintenance trades, subject to the current lists and salary rules.

It is an electronic sponsorship record issued by an approved employer. It contains information about the role and is required for the sponsored visa application.

Start with your passport, CV, qualification and experience records, English evidence, Certificate of Sponsorship details, and any financial or professional-registration documents required.