UK Overhauls Visa English, Salary Rules

March 8, 2026·20 days ago·via VisaHQ

The UK government's March 2026 Statement of Changes significantly tightens business visa requirements, raising English language proficiency to CEFR level B2 from B1 for Skilled Worker, Scale-up, and High Potential Individual routes. Minimum salary thresholds climb to £41,700 annually or 100% of the job's going rate, whichever is higher, replacing the Immigration Salary List with a stricter Temporary Shortage List.

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