Scale-Up Worker Visa
Scale-Up Worker Visa in United Kingdom (2026). Review eligibility, costs, processing time and requirements with MIGRS.
Key facts
- Program type: Skilled Worker
- Status granted: PR Pathway
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Processing time: 0.75 months
- Years to permanent residence: 5
- Years to citizenship: 6
- Dual citizenship allowed: yes
Requirements
- Job offer from approved scale-up company
- Salary 36,300 GBP+
- English language B1+
- Certificate of Sponsorship
Advantages
- After 6 months can change employers
- Pathway to settlement
- Fast-growing companies
- Flexible after initial period
Drawbacks
- Limited to qualifying scale-up companies
- Salary threshold
- Relatively new visa category