Civil Engineer Visa Route

Eligibility requirements

• 1BEng/MEng Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
• 2Job offer from a licensed engineering consultancy or contractor
• 3Minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate
• 4English at B1 CEFR level
• 5Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards it) is advantageous
• 6No serious criminal convictions

Document checklist

• Valid passport
• Certificate of Sponsorship
• Civil Engineering degree and transcripts
• ICE or equivalent membership certificate (if applicable)
• English language evidence
• TB test certificate (if applicable)
• Bank statements or employer certification

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Obtain a job offer from a civil engineering firm with a sponsor licence

2. 2

   Employer issues Certificate of Sponsorship

3. 3

   Apply for Skilled Worker visa online

4. 4

   Pay fees and attend biometrics

5. 5

   Arrive in the UK and apply for ICE membership if not already a member