The Scale-up Worker visa is a unique opportunity for skilled professionals to join fast-growing UK businesses. If you have an offer from an approved scale-up company, this visa allows you to live and work in the UK while contributing to a dynamic and expanding sector.
Unlike other work visas, the Scale-up Worker visa offers greater flexibility after just six months with your sponsoring employer, you are free to switch jobs, start your own business, or become self-employed without needing a new sponsorship.
This makes it an attractive option for ambitious professionals who want career mobility while securing a long-term future in the UK. With the potential to apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, this visa is an excellent pathway to permanent residency and professional growth. Our expert legal team is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a smooth and successful application.
At The Nathanson Partnership, our team of expert immigration advisors are here to offer guidance and support every step of the way. We simplify the process, ensuring that you meet all the necessary criteria and submit the correct documentation for a successful application.
For a personalised consultation and expert guidance, contact us today. You can reach us at 020 3476 9523 or [email protected].
Who Can Apply for a Scale-up Worker Visa?
To qualify for a Scale-up Worker visa, you must have a confirmed job offer from a UK business that meets specific Home Office criteria. Your employer will provide a certificate of sponsorship detailing your role, and your job must be listed as an eligible occupation with a minimum salary requirement. Additionally, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English.
What Is the Process of Applying for the Scale-up Worker Visa?
Applying for a Scale-up Worker visa involves an online submission, identity verification, and providing essential documentation. The required documents include your certificate of sponsorship reference number, proof of English proficiency, a valid passport, and details of your job, salary, and employer’s sponsorship licence. Depending on your circumstances, you may also need to show evidence of financial stability, proof of family relationships if dependants are applying with you, or tuberculosis test results if required.
Once your application is submitted, decisions are typically made within three weeks if applying from outside the UK, or eight weeks if applying from within. For those needing a faster decision, priority services may be available.
This visa is initially granted for two years, with the flexibility to extend in three-year increments. After five years, you may be eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain, allowing you to settle permanently in the UK. The process requires careful preparation, and our immigration specialists are here to ensure your application is thorough and meets all necessary requirements.
Holding a Scale-up Worker visa allows you to work in your sponsored role for the first six months. After this period, you have the freedom to change employers or become self-employed without requiring further sponsorship. However, restrictions remain in place regarding access to public funds and certain professional roles.
Why You Should Choose The Nathanson Partnership
At The Nathanson Partnership, we specialise in guiding Scale-up Worker visa applicants through the complex UK immigration process. Our team is here to make your visa application as smooth as possible.
Let our team of regulated immigration professionals provide you with the expertise and confidence you need to make a successful application.
For a personalised consultation and expert guidance, contact us today. You can reach us at 020 3476 9523 or [email protected].