Skilled Worker

Scale-up Worker visa in outline

A sponsored route linked to fast growing firms.

By Priyanshu Goyal · 26 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026

The Scale-up route lets a worker take a job with a qualifying scale-up company. Gov.uk sets the conditions.

Check

  • Whether the employer is recognised as a scale-up.
  • Your pay and role.
  • The length of permission and what happens after.

Sources

Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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