UK Overhauls Visa English, Salary Rules
March 8, 2026·about 3 hours 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.