The UK government has published a white paper setting out its immigration policy from 2021 , reportedly set to apply regardless of any Brexit vote . Low - skilled EU workers would no longer be automatically entitled to work in the UK , though the government has not set a specific net migration target . The policy focusses on attracting high - skilled workers , removing the cap on skilled workers from outside the EU . It sets a minimum fee of £ ##500 for applicants for five - year visas . Low - skilled workers would be able to access short - term visas of under 12 months . People who do jobs which the UK needs - on the shortage occupation list - are also eligible to apply for the Tier 2 visa, even if the job is less highly-skilled and ranked at RQF level four. EU citizens would not need visas for short visits .
The UK government has published a white paper setting out its immigration policy from 2021 , reportedly set to apply regardless of any Brexit vote . Low - skilled EU workers would no longer be automatically entitled to work in the UK , though the government has not set a specific net migration target . The policy focusses on attracting high - skilled workers , removing the cap on skilled workers from outside the EU . It sets a minimum fee of £ ##500 for applicants for five - year visas . Low - skilled workers would be able to access short - term visas of under 12 months . EU citizens would not need visas for short visits .