Can you get a Skilled Worker visa as a travel agent?
No. You cannot get a UK Skilled Worker visa as a travel agent (SOC 6212).
You might be able to work in the UK on a different visa. Compare UK work visas.
Based on the UK Immigration Rules and the Skilled Worker visa guide on GOV.UK. This is a summary, not advice about your own situation.
The rules in detail
SOC 2020 code 6212 (Travel agents) is listed as not eligible for the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Scale-up routes in Table 6 of Appendix Skilled OccupationsT6 · 29 Oct 26.
Source: Appendix Skilled Occupations and eligible occupations and codes, GOV.UK.| Occupation | Travel agents |
|---|---|
| Skilled Worker eligibility | Ineligible |
| Going rate | Not applicable |
| Appendix table(s) | Table 6 |
| Immigration Salary List | No |
| Temporary Shortage List | No |
| SOC 2020 group | 62 Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations › 621 Leisure and travel services |
Job titles under SOC 6212
GOV.UK lists these related job titles:
- Travel agents
More job titles from the ONS SOC 2020 index (5)
- Reservations agent
- Sales consultant (travel agents)
- Travel adviser
- Travel agent
- Travel consultant
What the job involves
Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.
Typical tasks
- Discusses client requirements and shows brochures containing suitable packages
- Establishes availability with tour operators and makes bookings
- Consults travel time-tables, books travel tickets and accommodation
- Handles cash, debit and credit card payment
- Informs client of any changes in travel arrangements
- Advises on issues of currency, passports, visa requirements, insurance, car hire, vaccinations and other health precautions
Typical entry routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, although many employers require entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Off and on-the-job training is usually available. NVQs/SVQs in travel services at levels 2 and 3, BTEC, apprenticeships and higher level qualifications are available.
Description: ONS SOC 2020 Volume 1.
Questions about SOC 6212
Can you get a Skilled Worker visa as a travel agent?
No. You cannot get a UK Skilled Worker visa as a travel agent (SOC 6212). SOC 2020 code 6212 (Travel agents) is listed as not eligible for the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility and Scale-up routes in Table 6 of Appendix Skilled Occupations.
What is SOC code 6212?
6212 is the SOC 2020 code for Travel agents. Travel agents advise travellers upon travel arrangements, make bookings and receive payment for travel arrangements made.
What job titles use SOC code 6212?
GOV.UK lists: Travel agents.
Sources
- Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes (GOV.UK, updated 29 April 2026)
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
- Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker (GOV.UK, updated 29 October 2026)
- ONS SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups
Compiled by SWC Editorial Team from the sources above. An information summary, not immigration advice. Report an error on this page.