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United Kingdom Immigration from the UAE

Skilled Worker, Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas — a direct, English-language route to UK settlement.

Main route
Skilled Worker visa
Settlement
ILR after 5 years
Processing
3–8 weeks
Language
English

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📰 Updated 1 June 2026

Skilled Worker salary thresholds in effect. The UK continues to apply higher general salary thresholds for the Skilled Worker route introduced in 2024. We verify that your role meets the going-rate and minimum-salary requirements before you apply.

Why migrate to United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom's points-based immigration system offers clear, employer-led and talent-led routes to live and work in one of the world's leading economies. For UAE professionals, the Skilled Worker visa is the most popular path, leading to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after five years.

Beyond work routes, the Global Talent, High Potential Individual and Innovator Founder visas reward exceptional talent and entrepreneurs, while the family and student routes round out a comprehensive system.

The Migration Station matches your profile to the right UK route, prepares a compliant application, and guides you through to settlement and British citizenship.

English-speaking & familiar

No new language to learn, world-renowned universities and a large expat community.

Settlement in 5 years

Most work routes lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain after five years, then citizenship.

Global business hub

London is a leading centre for finance, tech, law and healthcare careers.

Family routes

Dependents can join you with the right to work and study.

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