Points-Based System

Routes We Cover

• Skilled Worker

  For jobs with licensed UK sponsors — we handle in-country switches and overseas applications from Certificate of Sponsorship to decision.

• Global Talent

  For leaders and exceptional promise in science, engineering, arts and digital technology — no job offer or salary threshold needed.

• High Potential Individual

  For graduates of top global universities, applying within five years of completing their degree.

• Minister of Religion (Tier 2)

  For ministers of religion, missionaries and religious workers with a sponsoring religious organisation.

• Youth Mobility Scheme

  For young people aged 18 to 30 (18 to 35 for some countries) from participating countries and territories.

• Overseas Domestic Worker

  For nannies, housekeepers and other domestic staff accompanying employers coming to the UK for up to six months.

• International Sportsperson and Scale-up

  For elite sportspeople and coaches established at the highest international level, and key hires at fast-growing UK scale-up companies.

• Student and Graduate

  Student visas for full-time study at a licensed sponsor, and the Graduate route for post-study work after a UK degree.

• Dependants

  Partners and children on any points-based route can usually apply alongside the main applicant, including those already in the UK.