SK Immigration Services · Updated 2026-07-30

UK Work Visa Pakistan

Quick answer: UK work routes (e.g. Skilled Worker) need a licensed sponsor Certificate of Sponsorship, English evidence and correct funds rules. SK Immigration prepares applications from PKR 80,000. UKVI decides.

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United Kingdom work permit / work visa from Pakistan

The UK is highly regulated: only Home Office licensed sponsors can issue CoS. We never invent sponsorships.

Requirements

  • Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK sponsor
  • Job meeting skill and salary thresholds for the route
  • English language at required CEFR level
  • TB test for Pakistan residents when required
  • Passport, TB certificate, and online UKVI application

Process

  1. Verify sponsor licence / CoS authenticity
  2. Document and English plan
  3. Online application coaching
  4. Biometrics appointment prep
  5. Decision tracking and travel briefing

Documents

  • Passport and CoS details
  • English test results
  • TB certificate
  • Degree / professional docs if claimed on CoS
  • Financial evidence if required by the route

Related checklist tool: Open checklist →

Fees

SK from PKR 80,000. UKVI fees, IHS and TB costs are separate and often substantial.

Timeline

Often several weeks to a few months after CoS issuance, depending on UKVI processing.

Common mistakes

  • Fake CoS / unlicensed “sponsors”
  • Wrong English test type
  • Underestimating Immigration Health Surcharge costs
  • Incomplete work history explanations

Related links

UK appointment · UK study visa · Jobs

Also see: Visit Visa hub · Study Visa hub · Answers

Work route reality check for United Kingdom

Skilled Worker and related routes need licensed sponsorship — not visit-visa shortcuts.

SK Immigration helps with CV packaging, document checklists and appointment prep. We do not sell fake job guarantees. Employers and missions decide.

Before you pay anyone

  • Confirm the job/contract type matches the visa subclass
  • Language level matches employer expectations
  • Educational documents follow the correct attestation chain
  • You understand SK fees vs medical/government fees

See official United Kingdom links, checklist and jobs where relevant.

Official government & embassy links

Verify requirements on these official sites before you pay fees. SK Immigration prepares files — authorities decide visas.

All countries — official links hub · Document checklist

Frequently asked questions

How to get UK Skilled Worker visa from Pakistan?

A licensed UK sponsor issues a CoS; you apply on GOV.UK with English, TB and identity documents. SK prepares the file; UKVI decides.

Can SK find me a UK sponsor?

We help with CV packaging and realistic guidance. Sponsorship must come from a real licensed employer — we do not sell fake CoS.

SK UK work fee?

From PKR 80,000. UKVI/IHS/TB fees separate.

Do I need IELTS for UK work?

Usually an approved English test at the level required by the visa route (unless exempt).

Graduate route vs Skilled Worker?

Graduate Route is for eligible UK graduates. Skilled Worker needs sponsorship. Different paths.

Visa guarantee?

Never. UKVI decides.

Talk to SK Immigration

We prepare complete files for study, work, visit and Saudi processing — embassies and immigration authorities make final decisions.