The UK Scale-Up visa is one of the visas introduced as part of the UK government’s post-Brexit immigration plans, alongside visas such as the Senior or Specialist Worker visa and the High Potential Individual visa.

It is primarily aimed at foreign workers who have the skills and abilities to support scale-up businesses in the UK, particularly ones experiencing rapid rates of growth in their sectors. These businesses will also act as sponsors to allow foreign skilled workers to travel to the UK.

The visa consists of a five-year route that eventually leads to the candidate being able to permanently settle in the UK. The visa also allows candidates to bring family members such as their spouses and dependent children to the UK also.

In order to be eligible for the Scale-Up visa, candidates must have a highly-skilled job offer from a qualifying Scale-Up business that also meets the minimum salary requirements.