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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
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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
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Target large banks, asset managers or consulting firms with sponsor licences
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Receive job offer and Certificate of Sponsorship
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Apply for Skilled Worker visa online
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Pay fees and attend biometrics
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Begin employment in the UK financial sector
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official United Kingdom immigration authority.
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