Work in the UK
Build Your Career with Purpose
A UK Skilled Worker Visa offers legal authorisation to live and work in the UK, enabling you to contribute to dynamic industries while laying the foundation for future stability or settlement.
At Maguire International, we combine deep expertise in UK immigration with structured, personalised support to help you navigate the complexities of the Skilled Worker route. From initial eligibility assessment to application submission and follow-up, our consultants guide you through each stage with clarity and precision.
Your Options
What the Skilled Worker Visa Offers:
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Sponsorship
Legal right to live and work in the UK under an employer-sponsored role.
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Up to five years
Visa validity of up to five years, with the option to extend or pursue settlement.
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Family
Family inclusion, allowing eligible dependents to join you in the UK
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Network
Exposure to global work environments and career growth opportunities.
Your Options
Visa Types:
Health & Care Worker
Enables qualified healthcare and social care professionals to work in the UK with approved employers, supported by sponsorship, eligible roles, and minimum salary thresholds aligned to professional responsibility and contribution.
Skilled Worker
Allows skilled professionals to work in the UK for approved employers in eligible occupations, replacing Tier 2, with sponsorship, salary thresholds, and the flexibility to work across UK waters.
British National (Overseas)
Offers Hong Kong BN(O) citizens and eligible family members a structured route to live in the UK, provided residency requirements are met and eligibility is confirmed through nationality or qualifying family ties.
Graduate
Provides international graduates the opportunity to remain in the UK after completing an eligible course, supporting early career development through flexible work rights and a streamlined post-study pathway.
Youth Mobility Scheme
Enables young adults from eligible countries to live and work in the UK for up to two years, combining cultural exchange with professional experience, subject to age, savings, and nationality criteria.
India Young Professionals
Offers Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 a distinctive opportunity to live and work in the UK for two years, following successful selection through the annual Young Professionals ballot.
Global Talent
Supports exceptional leaders and emerging talent in academia, culture, and digital technology, providing a flexible immigration route for those shaping their fields on a global stage.
High Potential Individual
Designed for recent graduates of leading global universities, this visa enables talented individuals to build careers in the UK, subject to annual caps and defined qualification criteria.
India Young Professionals
Offers Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 a distinctive opportunity to live and work in the UK for two years, following successful selection through the annual Young Professionals ballot.
Senior/Specialist Worker
Facilitates the transfer of senior or specialist employees to UK branches, replacing the Intra-company Transfer route and supporting strategic international workforce mobility.
Overseas Domestic Worker
Permits long-standing domestic employees to accompany their overseas employer to the UK, provided eligibility criteria are met and the role supports continuity of private household care.
Graduate Trainee
Enables structured international training by allowing graduates to work in UK branches as part of specialist development programmes for future leadership or technical expertise.
Secondment Worker
Supports temporary UK assignments for employees of overseas companies holding high-value contracts, ensuring continuity of expertise through approved sponsorship and eligible professional roles.
Service Supplier
Allows overseas professionals to deliver contracted services in the UK under international trade agreements, combining commercial flexibility with defined professional and sponsorship requirements.
UK Expansion Worker
Supports senior managers and specialists establishing a UK presence for overseas businesses, offering a structured route for expansion before trading formally begins.
Representing Overseas Business
Enables overseas media organisations to post senior representatives to the UK on long-term assignments, supporting international reporting while maintaining clear operational continuity.
Seasonal Worker
Provides short-term employment opportunities in UK horticulture and poultry sectors, supporting essential seasonal labour needs through structured sponsorship and time-limited permissions.
Government Authorised Exchange
Facilitates short-term professional development in the UK through approved exchange schemes, supporting training, research, and cultural collaboration under formal sponsorship arrangements.
Creative Worker
Supports artists and creative professionals contributing to the UK’s cultural economy, providing a dedicated route for short-term work across performance, production, and creative industries.
Religious Worker
Allows individuals to undertake non-pastoral religious roles in the UK, supporting faith-based organisations through structured sponsorship and clearly defined professional duties.
Charity Worker
Enables individuals to undertake unpaid voluntary work for recognised charities in the UK, ensuring meaningful contribution through regulated sponsorship and role alignment.
Innovator Founder
Supports ambitious entrepreneurs establishing innovative businesses in the UK, requiring endorsement from approved bodies and a clear commitment to originality, scalability, and long-term growth.
Scale-Up Worker
Designed for professionals joining fast-growing UK companies, this visa supports dynamic business expansion through sponsored employment in eligible roles meeting defined salary standards.
International Sportsperson
Provides elite athletes and coaches a route to work in the UK, endorsed by governing bodies to ensure their contribution strengthens sport at the highest national and international levels.
How Maguire International Supports You
Securing a Skilled Worker Visa requires careful preparation and adherence to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) standards. We begin with a comprehensive review of your profile and employment prospects, followed by meticulous document preparation and submission support. Throughout the process, we maintain clear lines of communication, so you understand timelines, requirements, and next steps.
With thoughtful guidance and dependable expertise, Maguire International helps you approach your UK work application with confidence and purpose, empowering you to focus on what matters most: your career and future.