UK Work & Business Visas — Expert Advice for Professionals and Employers
Whether you are an individual professional seeking a skilled worker visa, an entrepreneur launching a UK venture, or a business sponsoring international talent — Borders & Boundaries has the expertise to guide you.
Skilled Worker Visa
For individuals offered a job by a UK-licensed sponsor in an eligible occupation. The main work visa route into the UK.
Senior / Specialist Worker Visa
For senior or specialist employees of multinational companies being transferred to a UK branch.
Global Talent Visa
For leaders and potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture, digital technology, and more — no job offer required. The Global Talent Visa is one of the most flexible UK immigration routes — there is no job offer required and no salary threshold. It is designed for leaders in the fields below.
Applicants must be endorsed by a designated competent body in their field. The application process is complex and highly competitive — professional preparation makes a significant difference.
Key Documents Required:
- Arts & Culture
- Film & Television
- Architecture
- Fashion & Design
- Digital Technology
- Science, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences & Medicine
Innovator Founder Visa
For experienced entrepreneurs with an innovative, viable, and scalable business idea endorsed by an approved body.
Start-Up Visa
For early-stage entrepreneurs in the UK for the first time — requires endorsement from an approved body.
UK Self-Sponsorship
A legitimate route for business owners to sponsor themselves through a UK company they own — we specialise in this route. Self-sponsorship is a legitimate and increasingly popular route that allows business owners to:
Our Expertise: We are specialist advisers in the UK Self-Sponsorship route. We handle the entire process — company setup, licence application, and visa — making this complex route straightforward for our clients.
Key Documents Required:
- Establish a UK company
- Apply for a sponsor licence for that company
- Assign themselves a Certificate of Sponsorship as a Skilled Worker
- Apply for a Skilled Worker visa
Tier 1 Investor Visa
For high-net-worth individuals investing at least £2 million in UK government bonds, share capital, or loan capital.
Sole Representative Visa
For overseas business employees sent to establish a UK branch or subsidiary of an overseas parent company.
Turkish Worker Visa (ECCA)
Under the Ankara Agreement, Turkish nationals may have a right to establish a business or work in the UK.
Youth Mobility Scheme
Allows 18–30 year olds from eligible countries to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.
Temporary Work (Tier 5)
Covers creative workers, charity workers, religious workers, seasonal workers, and government authorised exchange.
UK Ancestry Visa
For Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent who want to live and work in the UK.
Work Visa Routes We Cover
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FAQs — Work & Business Visas
What is the salary threshold for a Skilled Worker visa in 2025?
From April 2024, the general threshold is £38,700 per year (or the going rate for the occupation, whichever is higher). Lower thresholds apply for certain shortage occupations and new entrants.
My employer does not have a sponsor licence. Can I still get a Skilled Worker visa?
Your employer would need to apply for a sponsor licence before they can assign you a Certificate of Sponsorship. We can assist both you and your employer with this process simultaneously.
What is the difference between the Skilled Worker visa and the Global Talent Visa?
The Skilled Worker visa requires a job offer from a licensed sponsor. The Global Talent Visa requires an endorsement from a recognised body in your field — but does not require a job offer and gives much greater flexibility to work across employers.
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