Appendix Scale-up
UK Scale-Up Unsponsored Transition Calculator
Verify compliance with the £36,300 salary floor and 6-month sponsored tenure rules to switch to an unsponsored worker.
Salary & Sponsor Tenure Inputs
Scale-Up Transition Evaluator
Enter your salary and sponsor tenure to check your eligibility for unsponsored worker status.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The minimum salary floor for a Scale-Up visa is £36,300 per year, or 100% of the SOC occupation code going rate, whichever is higher.
After completing 6 months of employment with their licensed Scale-Up sponsor earning at least £36,300/year, the visa holder transitions to an unsponsored worker for the remaining 18 months of their 2-year visa.