Mechanical Engineer Visa Route

Eligibility requirements

• 1BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent
• 2Job offer from a licensed engineering employer
• 3Minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate
• 4English at B1 CEFR level
• 5IMechE membership (or working towards CEng/IEng) is advantageous

Document checklist

• Valid passport
• Certificate of Sponsorship
• Mechanical Engineering degree and transcripts
• IMechE membership certificate (if applicable)
• English language evidence
• TB test certificate (if applicable)

Step-by-step process

1. 1

   Secure a job offer from a mechanical engineering employer with a sponsor licence

2. 2

   Employer issues Certificate of Sponsorship

3. 3

   Apply for Skilled Worker visa and pay fees

4. 4

   Attend biometrics appointment

5. 5

   Begin work in the UK