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United Kingdom Work visa: document checklist

For Pakistani passport holders · Last verified September 24, 2026
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  1. Valid passportShowing your identity and nationality
  2. Certificate of sponsorship referenceFrom your UK employer, with the sponsor licence number
  3. Job detailsJob title, annual salary and 4-digit occupation code
  4. Proof of EnglishB2 SELT, UK degree, or Ecctis reference for an English-taught degree
  5. Bank statementsShowing £1,270 held for 28 days, unless your employer certifies maintenance
  6. TB test certificateRequired for applicants from Pakistan
  7. Criminal record certificateFor education, healthcare, therapy and social-services roles
  8. Relationship evidenceIf your partner or children are applying with you
  9. ATAS certificateOnly if your employer says your research role needs one
  10. PhD certificate / Ecctis referenceOnly if you are using a PhD for salary points
  11. Certified translationsFor documents that are not in English or Welsh
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