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This section contains information about the immigration routes currently available to skilled workers who have a job offer.
If you are a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, see the European citizens section for information about your right to work in the UK.
If you are a national of a country outside the EEA or Switzerland (except Turkey - see below), you will need to apply under the points-based system. You must:
Before you apply, you should read the eligibility requirements for your category in full.
If you are a Turkish citizen and you are already in the UK with a visa that gives you the right to work, you may have certain rights under the European Community Association Agreement with Turkey. For more information, see the Citizens of Turkey section.
The categories listed below closed on 26 November 2008.
If you are currently in the UK in the overseas qualified nurses and midwives category, you can apply to extend your stay in that category.
If you are currently here in one of the other categories listed below and you want to extend your stay, you can apply under the transitional arrangements.
