Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker

At a glance

• Verify the sponsor on the official register.
• Compare Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker rules rather than treating them as identical.
• Check the job, occupation and current application criteria.

Who this may suit

Both routes require approved sponsorship, an eligible job and current route-specific criteria.

What this route does not allow

• A job offer without valid sponsorship is not enough.
• ThaiYinda does not verify employers or eligibility.

Before you apply

• Contact the employer through independently verified details.
• Never buy a job or sponsorship certificate.

Documents commonly requested

Identity, purpose, funding, accommodation, relationship, sponsor or onward-travel evidence may be requested depending on the route. Use the live official checklist rather than treating this as a mandatory list.

After arrival or next steps

Keep the decision, passport or digital-status records, check the permission actually granted and follow every reporting, extension or account instruction that applies.

Get qualified advice

For a decision affecting status, rights, health, tax or substantial money, use the responsible authority and an appropriately qualified independent professional.