Petition
Reduce salary threshold of 38,700 for visa sponsorship requirements
Closed
428 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to review and reduce the £38,700 minimum salary threshold for skilled worker visa sponsorship, as this figure is significantly above typical UK salaries and creates unnecessary barriers for both businesses and skilled migrants.
The current threshold:
- Far exceeds the UK median salary (approximately £30,000)
- Creates an artificial barrier for skilled workers in many legitimate professions
- Disproportionately affects small businesses and regions outside London
- May force current visa holders to leave the UK despite being valued employees
- Risks splitting families where the main visa holder cannot meet the new threshold.
This review is crucial for supporting business growth and family unity.
- Far exceeds the UK median salary (approximately £30,000)
- Creates an artificial barrier for skilled workers in many legitimate professions
- Disproportionately affects small businesses and regions outside London
- May force current visa holders to leave the UK despite being valued employees
- Risks splitting families where the main visa holder cannot meet the new threshold.
This review is crucial for supporting business growth and family unity.
Timeline
| 20 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
428
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Dec 2024
Closed
20 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.