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Skilled Worker Visa
Postdoctoral researcher
70% of going rate · max 4 years
Application fee
£819
IHS (adult)
£1035/yr
Duration
Up to 4 years on this rate
To ILR
5 yrs
01 · Eligibility
Are you eligible for the postdoctoral researcher route?
- Working in eligible occupation code (SOC 2111-2115, 2119, 2162, 2311)
- Postdoctoral research or academic role
02 · Watch out for
Key conditions
- !Maximum 4 years total on this rate.
03 · Other sub-routes
Compare with other Skilled Worker Visa routes
Ready to apply on the postdoctoral researcher route?
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