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United Kingdom Work visa: document checklist
For Pakistani passport holders · Last verified September 24, 2026
Valid passport
Showing your identity and nationality
Certificate of sponsorship reference
From your UK employer, with the sponsor licence number
Job details
Job title, annual salary and 4-digit occupation code
Proof of English
B2 SELT, UK degree, or Ecctis reference for an English-taught degree
Bank statements
Showing £1,270 held for 28 days, unless your employer certifies maintenance
TB test certificate
Required for applicants from Pakistan
Criminal record certificate
For education, healthcare, therapy and social-services roles
Relationship evidence
If your partner or children are applying with you
ATAS certificate
Only if your employer says your research role needs one
PhD certificate / Ecctis reference
Only if you are using a PhD for salary points
Certified translations
For documents that are not in English or Welsh
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