All you need to know about country-wise salary threshold for work visa eligibility

Highlights: All you need to know about country-wise salary threshold for work visa eligibility

• The salary threshold for foreign workers to acquire a work visa varies.
• Five countries require a salary threshold for a work visa: the United Kingdom, Singapore, Sweden, Australia, and Germany.
• Five countries don’t require any salary threshold but must prove themselves as potential leaders.
• The salary threshold is subject to change based on economic and market labor market needs.

 

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Country-wise eligibility to get a work visa according to salary threshold

Here are the lists of salary thresholds for foreign workers in various countries:

Countries	Visas	Salary requirements for work visa
United Kingdom	Skilled Worker Visa	£25,600 per year
Australia	Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS)	AUD 53,900 per month
Germany	EU Blue Card Shortage occupations	€56,800 per year €44,304 per year
Singapore	Employment Pass S Pass Financial service	SGD 5,000 per month SGD 3,000 per month SGD 5,500 per month
Sweden	Sweden Work Permit	28,480 kronor per month

 

United States

H-1B visa: The salary requirement depends on the location and occupation. It must be higher than the actual wage paid to similar workers or the current wage for the occupation in the area of employment.

 

O-1 Visa: No certain salary threshold is required, but applicants must demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field.

 

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United Kingdom

Skilled Worker Visa: The salary threshold is £25,600 per year or, depending on the market rate of the specific job, the higher of the two. Some exceptions exist in particular roles and shortage occupations where the threshold can be lower.

 

Global Talent Visa: There is no specific salary threshold, but the applicants must be a leader or potential leaders in their field.

 

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Canada

Temporary Foreign Worker Program: The salary requirements must meet or exceed the minimum salary requirements for the occupation in the specific region.

 

Express Entry: There is no salary threshold requirement, but the applicant must score on the basis of their job offer and wages, among other factors.

 

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Australia

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS): The minimum salary requirement to avail of this visa salary threshold should be AUD 53,900 annually. Additionally, the job must meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).

 

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (ENS): The market salary rate should be met, ensuring that the wage is not less than what an Australian worker would earn in the same position.

 

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Germany

EU Blue Card: The Minimum salary threshold should be €56,800 per year. For shortage occupations such as scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors, and IT Specialists, the threshold salary must be lower at €44,304 per year.

 

Work Visa: The German work visa does not have a specific salary threshold requirement, but the job must be completed according to wage agreements or wage regulations in Germany.

 

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Singapore

Employment Pass: The minimum salary for new applications should be SGD 5,000 per month. For the financial services job sectors, the minimum salary must be SGD 5,500 per month.

 

S Pass: The minimum salary should be SGD 3,000 per month, a higher requirement for older and more experienced applicants.

 

Japan

Highly Skilled Professional Visa: There is no specific salary threshold, but points are awarded based on the annual salary threshold. Other than that, a higher salary contributes more points.

 

Work Visa: There is no specific salary threshold, but the salary must equal or exceed the Japanese workers in the same position.

 

United Arab Emirates

Employment visa: There is no specific national threshold, but the salary must meet the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation requirements and be sufficient to support the workers and their dependents.

 

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Switzerland

Switzerland Work Permit: There are no salary requirements, but the salary must be at the Swiss wage level for similar positions and sufficient to support the family.

 

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Sweden

Sweden Work Permit: The minimum salary threshold for the work visa is 28,480 kronor per month, which must be 80% of the median salary.

 

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