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The UK government has outlined the full eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the old Tier 2 General work visaApplicants must earn at least £41,700 per year or the going rate for their job, whichever is higher, though lower thresholds exist for certain groupsThe visa can last up to 5 years and may lead to permanent settlement in the UK after 5 years of continuous residence
The UK Home Office has set out detailed requirements that foreign nationals, including Nigerians, must satisfy before they can qualify for a Skilled Worker visa.
The requirements, published on the UK government’s official website, apply to overseas professionals seeking to work in eligible jobs with approved employers across the United Kingdom.
UK government outlines 10 rules every foreign worker must meet before receiving a Skilled Worker visa. Photo: NurphotoSource: Getty Images
According to the Home Office, applicants must meet employment, salary, language and documentation requirements
