The government of the United Kingdom has updated its Skilled Worker Visa Occupation List, adding over 200 new eligible job roles.
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This list outlines the professions that qualify for the Skilled Worker Visa, including the job titles, job codes, and specific requirements for each role.
The expansion, announced by the UK Home Office on its official website, aims to attract skilled talent from around the world. It spans a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, engineering, education, and information technology (IT).
Technology and Digital Professions
- Software Developers (2134)
- Cybersecurity Experts (2135)
- Data Analysts (3544)
- UI/UX Designers (2141)
- DevOps Engineers (2139)
Healthcare Sector
- General Practitioners (2211)
- Specialist Doctors (2212)
- Nurses (2231–2237)
- Psychologists (2225–2226)
- Senior Care Workers (6136)
Engineering
- Civil (2121)
- Mechanical (2122)
- Electrical (2123)
- Aerospace (2126)
- Project Engineers (2127)
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Education
- Teachers in early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education (2311–2319)
- ESL Instructors
Creative Arts & Media
- Artists (3411)
- Musicians (3415)
- Photographers (3417)
- Actors (3413)
- Social media influencers
Skilled Trades
- Carpenters (5316)
- Roofers (5314)
- Electricians (5241)
- Plumbers (5315)
- Chefs (5434)
- Welders (5213)
Business & Finance
- Chartered Accountants (2421)
- Investment Analysts (2422)
- Marketing Managers (2432)
- HR Officers (3571)
Here is a complete list of the eligible occupations and their corresponding codes. To locate your job on the list, use full terms, such as ‘laboratory’ instead of ‘lab’.
Document Required For Skilled Worker Visa Occupation
To apply for a Skilled Laborer Visa within the UK, candidates must meet certain criteria, including:
- Your certificate of sponsorship reference number – your employer will give you this
- Proof of your knowledge of English
- A valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
- Your job title and annual salary
- Your job’s occupation code
- The name of your employer and their sponsor licence number – this will be on your certificate of sponsorship
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