Scale-up visa

What are the Eligibility Requirements for a Scale-up Visa?

1. • To apply for a Scale-up visa, you must have:
   • A job offers from a scale-up company
   • A certificate of sponsorship (CoS) from a Scale-up Sponsor
   • A job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
   • A salary of at least £33,000 or the going rate for your job
   • English B1 level proficiency

What Documents are Required to Apply for a Scale-up Visa?

1. • The required documents for a Scale-up visa application include:
   • COS (certificate of sponsorship from a Scale-up company who’s willing to sponsor you)
   • Passport with minimum 6 months of validity
   • UKVI IELTS (General Training) if you are applying from outside the UK – Minimum 4 in each module (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
   • Financial proof if you’re applying outside of the UK (£1270 in your bank account for more than 28 days)
   • TB test report (if you’re from the list of countries that require a TB test and apply from outside the UK)

What are the Requirements for Scale-up Businesses?

To be eligible for sponsorship of scale-up workers, the Scale-up business must have:
• Had at least 10 employees at the start of the 3-year period
• Grown by 20% on average in each year in either employment or total sales (turnover)

How Much Does a Scale-up Visa Cost?

For Scale-up visa applicants, you only need to pay the visa application fee, and the Immigration Health Surcharge for the number of years you’re staying. The Scale-up Visa Application fee is £715, and it is the same whether you apply from inside or outside the UK.

How Long Does It Take to Apply for a Scale-up Visa?

It takes approximately 3 weeks if you’re outside the UK and 8 weeks if you’re inside the UK.

How Long Can You Stay Under a Scale-up Visa?

You can stay for 2 years if you apply for a Scale-up Visa for the first time.

You can stay for 2 years if you apply for a Scale-up Visa for the first time.

Yes, a Scale-up Visa is extendable, and you can extend for another 3 years after you finish your initial stay.

Does a Scale-up Visa Lead to Settlement in the UK?

Yes, after 5 years you can apply for settlement in the UK.

Yes, after 5 years you can apply for settlement in the UK.

The Scale-up Visa scheme benefits organizations by exempting Scale-up Sponsors from paying the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) for migrant workers they are sponsoring, making it easier for Scale-up Businesses to hire scale-up workers.

How Can Work Permit Hub Assist with a Scale-up Visa Application?

Work Permit Hub can help you throughout the Scale-up visa application process. Our professional immigration advisers stay on top of immigration news and can assist you in maximizing the probability of success in your Scale-up visa application. Book our professional immigration services or contact us to learn more.