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The UK has raised the minimum salary requirement for Skilled Worker visas and ended the ability to recruit care workers from overseas. These changes, part of a major statement on immigration rules, directly affect anyone sponsoring workers or planning to move to the UK for employment.
The salary threshold increase means employers must pay more to qualify for visa sponsorship. Care workers—a category previously open to international recruitment—can no longer be hired through the standard visa route. If you're a care professional considering a UK move or an employer planning to hire internationally, you'll need to explore alternative pathways or adjust compensation packages.
Salary thresholds have risen; overseas care worker recruitment is now closed.
Check the latest salary thresholds on the UK Home Office website and confirm your job category's eligibility before submitting applications. The rules apply to new applications and renewals.
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