21/07/2026
🚨 One of the biggest mistakes Skilled Worker visa holders can make when changing jobs?
Resigning from their current job too early.
Yes, you can change employers while on a UK Skilled Worker visa, but there are important steps you need to follow first.
Many people focus on getting a new job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship. However, one question is often overlooked:
When should you hand in your notice?
In many cases, it’s sensible to wait until you’ve submitted your new Skilled Worker visa application before resigning. This gives you confidence that your new employer is moving forward with sponsoring you.
If you resign too early and the job falls through or your visa application is delayed or refused, you could find yourself without employment and at risk of affecting your immigration status.
We’ve put together a practical guide covering:
✅ How to change employers on a Skilled Worker visa
✅ When to apply for your new visa
✅ When to resign from your current job
✅ Common mistakes to avoid
👉 Read the full guide and join the discussion in the UK Visa Jobs community: https://www.ukvisajobs.com/community/-can-you-change-jobs-while-on-a-uk-skilled-worker-visa--1784573039
Have you changed employers while on a Skilled Worker visa? What advice would you give someone going through the process?
Yes, you can. However, there are some important rules you need to know.If you’re on a Skilled Worker visa and want to change employers, you’ll usually need to:✅ Receive a new job offer from a UK employer with a sponsorship licence✅ Obtain a new Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from your new ...