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UK Immigration Health Surcharge is £1,035 annually in 2026. Health & Care visas are exempt. Pay upfront for visa validity. Refunds take 6 weeks to process.
Switch from a Student to a Skilled Worker visa in 2026. Salary threshold is £41,700, but new entrants have lower rates. English B2 needed. 100,000+ sponsors.
UK Sponsored Visa holders: new £41,700 salary threshold. Apply within 60 days of job change. IHS is £1,035/year. Secure a new CoS before resigning your role.
UK Skilled Worker visa decisions in 2026: 3 weeks from outside the UK, 8 weeks inside. Priority service is 5 days for a £500 fee. CoS can add 18 weeks.