The Skilled Worker visa lets people from other countries come to the UK for work. You need a job offer from an approved UK employer. This employer is called a sponsor. The job requires skills. What is the Skilled Worker Visa? This visa is the main work visa for people from overseas. It replaced the old Tier 2 (General) visa. If you get this visa, you can work in a skilled job in the UK. Your employer needs to be able to sponsor you. You need to meet certain rules to get the visa. These rules look at your skills and how much you will earn. They also check if you can speak English. You also need a job offer from a sponsor. This visa can last for up to five years. After five years, you might be able to apply to stay in the UK permanently . This is called Indefinite Leave to Remain . Your family can also come with you . This includes your partner and children. Who Can Apply? To apply, you need a job offer. The employer must be a licenced sponsor. They will give you a Certif...