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United Kingdom

Financial Analyst Visa Route

Skilled Worker Visa

London's financial services sector is one of the world's largest and actively sponsors skilled analysts.

Easy
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Minimum Salary

£38,700

Processing Time

3–8 weeks

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Path to PR

~5 years

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Job Offer

Required

Language requirement:

B1 CEFR

Eligibility requirements

  • 1Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field
  • 2CFA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (advantageous)
  • 3Job offer from a FCA-regulated firm or other licensed sponsor
  • 4Minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate
  • 5English at B1 CEFR level

Document checklist

  • Valid passport
  • Certificate of Sponsorship
  • Degree certificate and CFA/ACCA evidence
  • English language evidence
  • TB test certificate (if applicable)
  • Bank statements or employer certification

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Target large banks, asset managers or consulting firms with sponsor licences

  2. 2

    Receive job offer and Certificate of Sponsorship

  3. 3

    Apply for Skilled Worker visa online

  4. 4

    Pay fees and attend biometrics

  5. 5

    Begin employment in the UK financial sector

Official source

Always verify requirements directly with the official United Kingdom immigration authority.

Visit official page

For information only. Always verify with a regulated immigration adviser. Visa rules change frequently.