United Kingdom
Skilled Worker visa Document Checklist
The required and optional documents for a Skilled Worker visa application to United Kingdom, organized to build your case file with confidence.
- 8
- documents
- 7
- required
- 1
- optional
Required documents7
Valid Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
TB Test Certificate
Tuberculosis test from approved clinic (required for most MENA countries)
English Language Test (IELTS for UKVI)
IELTS for UKVI or approved English test at required level
Bank Statements (28 days)
Bank statements for the last 28 days showing required maintenance funds
Criminal Record Certificate
Police clearance from countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
CoS reference number from your UK employer sponsor
Job Offer Letter
Formal job offer from licensed UK sponsor
Optional or situational1
Qualification Certificates
Degree certificates and transcripts if job requires specific qualifications
Note: This is general document guidance for organizing your case file, not legal advice. Document requirements change; always verify the current list against the official government source before you submit.
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Save my checklistFrequently asked questions
- What documents do I need for Skilled Worker visa (United Kingdom)?
- This checklist lists 8 document types for the Skilled Worker visa case file — 7 required and 1 optional or situational. The full list, with what each item means, is below.
- How many documents are required vs optional for Skilled Worker visa?
- 7 of the 8 listed document types are required; 1 is optional or apply only in certain cases.
- Can I track my Skilled Worker visa documents in one place?
- Yes — save this checklist to your Hijraah case file to mark each document pending, uploaded, or verified as you gather it.