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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 employer

✅ Apply to update your Skilled Worker visa before starting your new job

You must not start working for your new employer until your updated visa has been approved, unless the immigration rules specifically allow it.

It’s also important to make sure your new role meets the Skilled Worker visa requirements, including the relevant occupation code and salary requirements.

Changing jobs is a normal part of building your career in the UK, but following the correct process is essential to protect your immigration status.

When should you resign from your current job?

Employers often require you to provide notice before you leave your job, normally 2 months, and sometimes your new employment may not start or get delayed because of visa issues. Therefore, it is very important to manage this delicate time. It is best to resign from your current job once you submit your new visa application. This gives you greater confidence that your new employer is proceeding with your sponsorship. If you resign too early, if something goes wrong with the visa process or the position, you may end up losing your job and the visa.

Have you changed employers while on a Skilled Worker visa? Share your experience or ask your questions below to help others in the community.