Process & Timing
Can a Dependant on Skilled Worker Visa Work in the UK?
Yes — dependants of Skilled Worker visa holders have unrestricted work rights and can work in any UK role for any employer without their own sponsorship.
Key fact
Dependant visa holders have full UK work rights
Step-by-step
- 1No sponsorship needed for the dependant.
- 2Can work for any employer in any role.
- 3Can study without paying international fees if dependant of long-resident.
- 4Can self-employ.
- 5Cannot use the dependant visa to qualify themselves for Skilled Worker without their own sponsorship.