Can you get a UK work visa without a job offer?

In most cases, you cannot get a UK work visa without a job offer. The majority of UK work visas, such as the Skilled Worker visa, require you to have a confirmed job offer from a UK-licensed sponsor. The job must meet the eligibility criteria in terms of salary, skill level, and the employer must provide a Certificate of Sponsorship.

However, there are a few exceptions:

1. High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa: This allows recent graduates from top global universities to work in the UK without a job offer.

2. Graduate Visa: If you completed a degree in the UK on a Student visa, you can stay and work for up to 2 years (or 3 years for PhD graduates) without sponsorship.

3. Global Talent Visa: For leaders or potential leaders in fields like academia, research, arts, and tech. You must be endorsed, but you don't need a job offer.

So, while most UK work routes require a job offer, a few pathways exist for individuals with specific qualifications or talent.