Candidates must score at least 70 points to qualify for the UK Skilled worker visa.
The table below has a complete breakdown of allotment points in the UK points-based system.
|
Characteristics |
Tradeable/ Mandatory |
Points allotted |
|
Offer of job by approved sponsor |
Mandatory |
20 |
|
Job at appropriate skill level |
Mandatory |
20 |
|
Speaks English at required level |
Mandatory |
10 |
|
Salary of £20,480 to £23,039 or at least 80% of the going rate for the profession (whichever is higher) |
Tradeable |
0 |
|
Salary of £23,040 to £25,599 or at least 90% of the going rate for the profession (whichever is higher) |
Tradeable |
10 |
|
Salary of £25,600 or above or at least the going rate for the profession (whichever is higher) |
Tradeable |
20 |
|
Job in a shortage occupation as designated by the Migration Advisory Committee |
Tradeable |
20 |
|
Education qualification: PhD in a subject relevant to the job |
Tradeable |
10 |
|
Education qualification: PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the job |
Tradeable |
20 |