Visa Tools
Free tools to help you navigate the UK work visa system. Updated for the latest immigration rule changes.
Salary Threshold Checker
Most popularCheck if a job offer meets the minimum salary requirements for a Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visa. Includes new entrant rates and occupation-specific going rates.
Use tool →Visa Eligibility Checker
NewLook up your SOC occupation code to see if it qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa under the July 2025 RQF Level 6+ rules. Includes going rate salaries.
Use tool →Quick Reference: Key Thresholds
Current UK visa sponsorship numbers at a glance
General salary threshold
£41,700
Standard minimum
New entrant threshold
£33,400
Eligible new entrants
Health & Care threshold
£25,000
Separate route
Minimum RQF level
Level 6
Graduate+ from Jul 2025
CoS cost per worker
£525
120% increase
IHS per year
£1,035
Immigration Health Surcharge
Understanding UK Visa Sponsorship
The UK Skilled Worker visa allows employers with a valid sponsor licence to hire overseas workers for eligible roles. The system has undergone significant changes in 2024–2025, making it harder and more expensive to sponsor workers.
The salary threshold is the minimum annual salary your employer must pay. The standard minimum is now £41,700, and eligible new entrants may qualify for a lower minimum of £33,400. For some occupations, the “going rate” is higher.
From July 2025, only graduate-level roles (RQF 6+) qualify for the Skilled Worker visa. Many previously eligible occupations — including care workers, lab technicians, and various skilled trades — are no longer eligible through this route.
Use our tools above or browse sponsor companies to start your search.