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UK to Require Migrants to Have A-Level Standard English for Work Visas

The new rule aims to ensure stronger communication and integration among foreign workers.

15 October 2025 · 00:51 UTC

Migrants seeking to work in the United Kingdom will soon be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to an A-level standard.

The new language requirement is part of a broader government initiative to strengthen labor market standards and improve integration for foreign workers.

Officials say the measure will help ensure that new arrivals can fully participate in both the workforce and wider society.