Which UK route is right for you?
Answer 3 questions — get a recommended route. This is general information, not advice.
Do you already have a UK employer ready to sponsor you?
Comparing 4 routes
💼Skilled WorkerEmployee
Visa (3 yrs, out-of-UK)£819
IHS (3 years)£3,105
ILR5 years
Best forHas job offer
Details →💡Innovator Founder3-yr ILR
Visa (out-of-UK)£1,357
IHS (3 years)£3,105
ILR3 years
Best forInnovative idea
Details →⚠️Self-SponsorshipHigh risk
Licence + visa (Year 1)~£13–17k
PAYE salary Year 1£46,500+
ILR5 years
Year 1 total outflow~£60–63k
Warnings →