Tier 2 - Skilled Worker
Type of Work included:-
- General job - that you will fill in for a role that a local UK resident cannot fill or shortage in a particular field.
- Intra-Company transfer - being sent from the same company in your country to the UK's office.
- Sportsperson - high level athletes and coaches Visa.
- Religious - for members of a religious order.
A Sponsor is required:-
- UK based company needs to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship on your behalf and needs to be licensed.
Time allocated:-
- Maximum 3 Years + 1 month
Documents to fill out:-
- Appendix 5 - completed after doing self assessment.
- VAF9 Form
Self Assessment Points Calculator
Fees:-
- £350
- Paid in your local currency.
- Valid as of December 2010.
Other Facts:-
- Fingerprints need scanning.
- Spouses are allowed on Visa.
- Must have more than £800 in your bank account and another £533 for any additional dependants for a 3 month period.
- Must be older than 16.
- Points based on, education, salary, position and more.
- Depending on the Visa needed, points vary.
More Information - Visa Application Guide
Comments (2)
I thought this might be a useful addition for international freelance workers who want to work in London.
We can arrange sponsorship of UK Tier 2 Work Permits for Contractors. You still get the same rights as other Tier 2 visa holders (ILR after 5 years, citizenship after 6 years).
Hopefully this is of interest to some of the visitors to your site :)
Hey
How do you arrange this kind of visa for contractors?