{"id":822,"date":"2023-12-07T14:52:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T14:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/visa-points-system-for-england-pbs\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T15:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:15:35","slug":"visa-points-system-for-england-pbs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/visa-points-system-for-england-pbs\/","title":{"rendered":"PBS points system for obtaining a visa for England"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The PBS points system for UK visas<\/h1>\n\n<p>Since leaving the European Union, the UK has introduced a <strong>points-based immigration system<\/strong>, also known as <strong>PBS (Points-Based System)<\/strong>. The PBS strengthens the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/visa-united-kingdom-application-procedure\/\">UK visa application process<\/a>. It applies to foreign nationals wishing to work, study or live in the UK, whatever their nationality.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the UK points system?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/uk-points-based-immigration-system-employer-information\/the-uks-points-based-immigration-system-an-introduction-for-employers\">PBS Points System<\/a> is an assessment system which allocates a number of points to each <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/different-types-of-british-visas\/\">UK visa<\/a> applicant according to well-defined criteria. To obtain a visa, applicants must reach a <strong>minimum points threshold<\/strong>, generally set at <strong>70 points<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p>This system is designed to attract qualified, independent profiles in line with the country&#8217;s economic needs, particularly in sectors in high demand (healthcare, technology, engineering, etc.).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who benefits from PBS?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The points system applies to several types of visa, including :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skilled Work<\/strong> er visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Talent Visa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student visa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovator Founder visa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary<\/strong> Worker visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Each type of visa has its own criteria and points thresholds.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are points awarded?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Points are awarded on the basis of several factors, including :<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Number of points<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Is it compulsory?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Job offer validated by a sponsor<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Job qualification level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Knowledge of English (level B1)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual salary of \u00a326,200 or more<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes (with some exceptions)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Shortage Occupation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Doctoral degree (STEM)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10 to 20 points<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example: A skilled worker with a job offer in a fast-moving trade, a good level of English and a salary of over \u00a326,200 easily achieves the required 70 points.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I apply via the PBS system?<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/different-types-of-british-visas\/\">type of UK visa<\/a> best suited to your profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check eligibility criteria and calculate your points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain a sponsor or sponsorship letter (employer, university, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather the necessary supporting documents (employment contract, English certificate, financial evidence&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the online form on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/\">gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/visa-price-for-england\/\">visa fees<\/a> and health fee (IHS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/visa-appointment-embassy-england\/\">an appointment for an interview at the embassy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specific features of student visas in the PBS system<\/h2>\n\n<p>For a <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-gb.net\/en\/student-visa-for-england-uk\/\">student visa<\/a>, points are awarded as follows:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50 points: confirmation of acceptance of studies (CAS) by an accredited institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 points: proof of sufficient financial resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 points: proficiency in English (B2 level minimum in most cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>You also need <strong>70 points<\/strong> to obtain a student visa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PBS points system for UK visas Since leaving the European Union, the UK has introduced a points-based immigration system, 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