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Documents needed for a UK work visa
Use this checklist before applying for a UK sponsored work route. It is not a substitute for the exact GOV.UK route checklist.
Document checklist
1
Valid passport or travel document
required- Passport identity page
- Any prior passports requested by the official form
2
Certificate of Sponsorship details
required- CoS reference
- Sponsor name
- Job title and occupation code
3
Approved sponsor and eligible role evidence
required- Offer letter
- Sponsor license check
- Role and salary details
4
English-language evidence
conditional- Approved English test
- Degree evidence where accepted
- Nationality exemption where applicable
5
Healthcare or regulated profession evidence
conditional- Registration
- Professional license
- Health and Care Worker role evidence
Common mistakes
- Assuming any job offer is enough
- Not checking sponsor approval
- Using a salary figure without matching the occupation rule
- Missing English evidence