Work Visas — Build Your Career in the UK
Guidance for workers and professionals applying to work in the UK, extending an existing work route, or switching to a new one — explained clearly, without the jargon.
Practical Guidance for Working in the UK
Most work routes depend on sponsorship, salary thresholds and points-based requirements that change regularly. Whether you're applying from overseas, already in the UK on another visa, or extending your current permission, understanding which rules apply to you is the critical first step.
ImmigrationPass helps you make sense of the requirements, assess your eligibility honestly, and prepare your application with organised, practical support.
Discuss Your Work RouteWork Visa Matters We Can Help With
Work immigration covers several different situations. We'll help you identify which applies to yours.
Skilled Worker Applications
The main sponsored work route, for people with a job offer from a licensed UK sponsor at the required skill and salary level.
- Certificate of Sponsorship checks
- Salary & occupation code guidance
- Points requirement assessment
Extensions & Switching
For people already in the UK who need to extend their work permission or switch to a work route from another visa.
- Extension timing & deadlines
- Switching route eligibility
- Changing employer or role
Dependants of Workers
For partners and children accompanying or joining a person on a work route in the UK.
- Partner & child dependant applications
- Maintenance requirement guidance
- Timing applications together
What Work Visa Applications Typically Involve
Sponsored work routes involve a specific set of requirements. We help you understand which apply to your job offer — and flag problems before they become refusals.
- Licensed sponsor
- Certificate of Sponsorship
- Salary threshold
- Occupation code
- English language
- Maintenance funds
Your employer's role matters
Most work applications depend heavily on your sponsor doing things correctly — issuing the right Certificate of Sponsorship, using the correct occupation code, and meeting salary rules.
If your job offer doesn't currently meet the requirements, we'll tell you honestly rather than taking a fee for an application that can't succeed.
Your Work Visa Application, Step by Step
Understand Your Position
We review your job offer, current status and circumstances to identify the relevant work route.
Check the Requirements
We work through sponsorship, salary and points requirements with you — and flag any issues early.
Prepare the Application
Get organised support with documents, evidence and the application forms for you and any dependants.
Plan Your Long-Term Route
Understand how your work visa fits into the pathway toward settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Transparent Work Visa Fees
Our professional service fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins. Home Office application fees are separate and paid directly to the government.
View Full Fees Page- Initial ConsultationA focused conversation about your work route options. From £100
- Work Visa ApplicationFull support preparing a Skilled Worker application. From £1,100
- Extension or SwitchingExtending or changing your work route from inside the UK. From £900
Indicative "from" prices. Your exact fee depends on the complexity of your matter and will be confirmed in writing before work begins. Home Office application fees apply separately. No outcome is ever guaranteed.
Work Visa Questions
Do I need a job offer before applying for a work visa?
Can I switch to a work visa if I'm already in the UK?
Can my partner and children come with me?
What happens if I want to change jobs?
Does a work visa lead to settlement?
Ready to Talk About Your Work Route?
Whether you have a job offer in hand or you're still figuring out your options, tell us about your situation and we'll help you understand the relevant route and the next step.