Points Based System Tier 3 | Introduction

Tier 3 visas are intended to cater for the fluctuating need for low skilled workers throughout the year and will be used in conditions where the Skills Advisory Body defines a shortage area which cannot be filled by the domestic workforce.

English Language Requirement
Because tier 3 visa is a temporary type of visa which is different from the first two tiers as routes to work in the UK, no standard English language requirement will be imposed. Competency in the language is of more importance to some industries than to others and whilst language skills may be important in an industry such as healthcare, in another such as agriculture they may not be so relevant. To reflect this, the suitable level of English required in any low skilled worker scheme will be determined by the operator of an individual scheme who will also ensure that any migrants brought to the country meet that standard.