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Tier 1 General Points Calculator

This Tier 1 Calculator is for:

  • First time Tier 1 General Applicants based Outside of the UK, AND
  • Those eligible to 'Switch' into Tier 1 General from another UK Immigration Category

If you already hold a Tier 1 General Visa and you would like to discuss a Tier 1 Extension please call now on 0800 294 4388 or Submit your Details & we will get back to you.

In order to qualify for a Tier 1 (General) Visa you must score at least 80 Points for Attributes (Qualifications, Previous Earnings, Age, UK Experience ) AND satisfy the mandatory English Language and Maintenance Requirements. In total you need 100 Points to qualify.

QUALIFICATIONS

Please select your highest qualification:
Please note that you can only claim points for one type of qualification. In order to submit an application you will need to provide an original certificate which is recognised by the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).

PREVIOUS EARNINGS

Please enter your previous 12 months earnings in UK Sterling below. Please see OANDA if you need to convert from a foreign currency.
Enter your last 12 months
Income in UK Sterling »
Select your Country of
Residence for the last 12 months »
Please note that points are awarded for earnings generated in any single consecutive 12 month period in the 15 months immediately prior to the application. If you have non UK earnings currency conversions and uplift ratios are applied in order to take into consideration regional differences in currencies.

AGE

Please enter your age at the time of application:

UK EXPERIENCE

Please confirm whether you have generated earnings or gained a qualification whilst being based in the UK:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

To qualify for a Tier 1 General Visa you must prove that you can speak English to a satisfactory level. Please note that English Language is a mandatory requirement.

Please select the statement that applies to you:

MAINTENANCE

You must prove that you have adequate funds to support you and your dependents without requiring access to public funds.

Please select whether you:
Do I Qualify?

Please be aware that this online visa calculator is only intended to provide a preliminary indication of your eligibility under Tier 1 General. The results of this assessment do not guarantee the outcome in relation to any visa application you may submit.

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