The UK Tier 2 Work Permit, also known as UK Work Visa is designed for skilled and semi-skilled employees who intend to work in the United Kingdom. The Work Permit to UK allows companies in the UK to bridge the gap created by labor shortages in the country. UK Tier 2 Work Permit initially last for 3 years and can be extended at the end of the 3 years for another 2 years. Once holders of this permit live in the United Kingdom for up to 5 years, they can apply to gain permanent residence.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this permit in order to work in UK, applicants are required to score a minimum of 70 points from the assessment of qualifications, available maintenance funds, sponsorship, English language skills and prospective earnings.
The applicant are also required to
Benefits
Applicants who are issued the UK Tier 2 Work Permit are entitled to the following benefits:
Visa Fee
Government Child Application Fee.
Government Main Application Fee for individual applicants is UK£514 if when the application is filed outside the UK and UK£601 for applications filed inside the UK.
Government Partner Application Fee is UK£514 if the application is filed outside the UK and UK£601 for applications filed inside the UK.
Government Child Application Fee is UK£514 if the application is filed outside the UK and UK£601 for applications filed inside the UK.