Skilled Worker visa 2026: salary, B2 English, fees and how to apply
Degree-level jobs only, a £41,700 salary threshold and B2 English. The UK work visa rules as they stand in October 2026, with full costs and scam warnings.
Immigration
Work visa and permanent residence routes for Pakistanis: the Germany Opportunity Card, Canada Express Entry and the UK Skilled Worker visa, with points, costs and documents explained.
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Work visas and PR routes
Points, salary thresholds, fees and documents for the main skilled routes.
- Germany Opportunity Card 2026Points, funds and how to apply
- Express Entry 2026CRS score, draws, proof of funds and fees
- Skilled Worker visa 2026Salary, B2 English, fees and how to apply
Getting ready
Tests, passports and money matters to sort before you apply.
- IELTS vs PTE vs TOEFL vs DuolingoWhich English test to take in 2026
- Passport fee in Pakistan 2026Normal, urgent, fast track and e-passport rates
- Roshan Digital AccountA 2026 guide for overseas Pakistanis (rates and tax)
The study route
Many people move abroad as students first.
- UK student visa 2026Fees, IHS, proof of funds and the Graduate Route change
- Canada study permit 2026The cap, PAL rules, CAD 23,448 proof of funds and work rights
- DAAD scholarship and study in Germany 2026Free tuition, blocked account and how to apply
Express Entry 2026: CRS score, draws, proof of funds and fees
Job offer points are gone, category draws decide many invitations and fees rose in April 2026. What CRS score you need and how to raise yours.
Germany Opportunity Card 2026: points, funds and how to apply
Move to Germany to look for work without a job offer. The points table, the €1,091 a month funds rule, costs, documents and what to do once you are hired.