Visas UK tightens English language requirements for skilled migrants Change will apply to first-time applicants under Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual, and Scale-up visa routes iStock.com/Ildar Abulkhanov Image Izzy Wood Reporter Wednesday 22 October 2025 The UK government has introduced stricter English language standards for migrants, mandating that applicants for certain visas achieve proficiency equivalent to an A-level in speaking, listening, r Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Sponsorship Can loose language requirements plug UK labour gap? Settlement Support Understanding France’s stricter language requirements Settlement Support Dutch employers should support expats with language lessons Politics UK risks losing best and brightest under Reform’s plan to scrap settlement right