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UK Work Visa Pakistan

United Kingdom work permit / work visa from Pakistan: requirements, documents, fees, timeline, mistakes and FAQ. SK Immigration Services Honest guidance by SK Immigration Services, Rawalpindi.

Guidance, not job placement. This is a documentation and pathway-guidance service. We do not promise employment, an Ausbildung contract, a salary or a visa. A genuine training or job offer — where required — comes from an employer, not from a guarantee.

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

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.

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.

Need help understanding your options?

Reading a guide can help you understand the process, but every situation is different.

We provide guidance and preparation support. Authorities make the final decisions.

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