Process & Timing
Switching to Skilled Worker from Inside the UK
In-country switching to Skilled Worker is allowed from most other visa categories (Graduate, Student, Dependant, etc.) without leaving the UK.
Key fact
In-country fee £885 (3-year); decision typically 8 weeks
Step-by-step
- 1Confirm current visa allows in-country switching to Skilled Worker (most do).
- 2Receive job offer + CoS from licensed sponsor.
- 3Submit Skilled Worker application within 3 months of CoS issue.
- 4Continue current employment until new visa granted.
- 5Start sponsored role only from grant date.