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UK Scale-UP Visa
What Is the UK Scale-Up Visa?
The UK Scale-Up Visa allows foreign professionals to work for rapidly expanding UK companies for a minimum of 6 months. Introduced in August ’22, it aims to assist UK businesses in accessing global talent.
How It Operates
1️⃣ Approximately 34,000 UK businesses qualify as scale-up companies. To obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), they must maintain A-rated status on the approved UK sponsors list. Check out the official UK government list here:
2️⃣ There are approximately 428 eligible occupations under the Scale-Up Visa category. Our information is sourced directly from official UK government websites to ensure accuracy and transparency.
What Is the UK Scale-Up Visa?
The UK Scale-Up Visa allows foreign professionals to work for rapidly expanding UK companies for a minimum of 6 months. Introduced in August ’22, it aims to assist UK businesses in accessing global talent.
Key Highlights:
- Flexibility to switch jobs after 6 months.
- Extendable stay of up to 2 years.
- Eligibility to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after spending 5 years on a Scale-Up Visa.
Scale-Up Visa Requirements
- Job offer from an approved scale-up business (minimum 6 months).
- A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from your employer.
- Eligibility within your occupation.
- Meeting the salary requirements (£34,600 per annum or the ‘going rate’).
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Adequate financial resources.
Scale-Up Visa vs. Skilled Worker Visa
Both fall under the UK’s points-based immigration system and necessitate a sponsored job offer. However, Scale-Up Visa holders have the advantage of being able to switch jobs or employers after just 6 months without requiring a new sponsorship.
Quick Demonstration
To illustrate, here’s a quick example: We found a recent opening for a Project Manager at AccessFintech, a listed sponsor. You can apply directly through their LinkedIn page. Surprisingly, this position was posted 2 months ago and has received only 24 applications.
Should you have any interest or require assistance, please feel free to reach out. In-depth information is best discussed through direct communication.