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  1. To apply for a work permit in the UK, follow these steps:
    1. Obtain a job offer from a UK employer who is willing to sponsor you.
    2. Your employer applies for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
    3. Once you have the Certificate of Sponsorship, you can apply for the work visa.
    4. Pay the visa application fee and the healthcare surcharge.
    5. Provide your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo)1.
    Additionally, you can apply and pay for the work permit/visa online via the gov.uk website, usually 3 months before your employment start date. You'll need to provide proof of identification and supporting documents2.
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    Applying for a work permit in the UK involves several steps:

    • Obtain a job offer from a UK employer who is willing to sponsor you.
    • Your employer applies for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
    visahelpuk.com/uk-immigration-blog/ultimate-uk-wo…
    When you’ve chosen a work permit/visa, you’ll usually be able to apply and pay for it online via the gov.uk website. The earliest you’ll usually be able to do so is 3 months before your employment start date¹³. You’ll need to provide proof of identification as well as your supporting documents.
    wise.com/gb/blog/uk-work-permit
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    To apply for a UK work permit under the points-based system, you will need to submit an online application and provide your supporting documentation to prove you meet the visa eligibility requirements.
    There is no general work visa or permit for the UK. Instead, the UK offers many different work visa routes, focused mainly on skilled workers and specific schemes designed to attract certain profiles of workers.
    A work permit is a document that, when used together with other relevant papers such as a passport or visa, allows a person from overseas to enter the UK to work. If a work permit is granted when the applicant is out of the UK, it takes the form of a permit document, on secure paper.
    The application is primarily completed online through the UK Government’s official website. You’ll need a job offer from a licensed sponsor (if applicable), and you must gather all required documents, including proof of English language proficiency and financial support. What are the fees for UK work visas?