United Kingdom•EuropeScale-up Worker visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
880 GBP
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for employees of fast-growing UK businesses (scale-ups). Requires 20% average annual growth and minimum 10 employees.
The Scale-up Worker visa allows employees of fast-growing UK companies to work in the UK. The employer must have grown by 20% average annually over 3 years with minimum 10 employees.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
36,700 GBP
per year
Minimum Savings
1,270 GBP
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Certificate of Sponsorship reference
From employer
Proof of funds
£1,270 minimum
Sponsor Documents
Job offer letter
From scale-up company
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Advantages
- For dynamic growing companies
- Path to permanent residency
- Extendable
- Can bring dependents
Considerations
- Limited to eligible scale-up companies
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Healthcare surcharge required
Application Process
Secure job offer
Get job offer from approved scale-up employer
Obtain certificate of sponsorship
Employer provides CoS reference
Apply online
Submit visa application
Prove identity
Provide biometric information
Provide documents
Submit supporting documents
Pay fees
Pay visa fee and healthcare surcharge
Await decision
Wait for visa decision
Application Forms
Scale-up Worker visa application
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