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What is the Skilled Worker visa (previously Tier 2 General Visa)?

The Skilled Worker visa has in most cases now replaced the Tier 2 General visa. It is for those who wish to come to the UK for the purpose of working in a skilled job they have been offered and sponsored for by a UK based employer.

Read more about this and other questions in our

Skilled Worker (for businesses) section.

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