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Theresa May promised that the UK would control her immigration policy for the first time in decades after Brexit.
The prime minister said that low-skilled immigration would enter a new visa system in which "it is the skills of workers that matter, not where they come from".
The plans follow a recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Migration, which was also supported by the work.
The cabinet accepted the committee's recommendations last week.
Ms May said: "The new skills-based system will ensure the reduction of low-skilled immigration and put the UK on the path to reducing immigration to sustainable levels, as we promised.
"At the same time, we train the British in the skilled jobs of tomorrow."
A white paper describing the operation of the system will be published in the fall, in anticipation of legislation next year.
Under the proposals:
- Passports of tourists and businessmen from all "low risk" countries being short – stayed would be scanned at electronic gates – currently, only citizens of the United States. EU can do it.
- Security and criminal record checks would be conducted prior to the visits, similar to the prior authorization system in place in the United States.
- Workers wishing to stay longer would need a minimum wage to "make sure they are not competing with people already in the UK."
- Candidates selected for highly qualified work would be able to bring their close family, but only if they are sponsored by their future employers
- The new system will not limit the number of student visas
Ms May said the UK would be an outward looking country after Brexit, but had to attract the people the country needed.
She said: "Two years ago, the British public voted in favor of the exit of the European Union and the resumption of control of our borders.
"When we leave, we will put in place a new immigration system that puts an end to freedom of movement once and for all."
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She added, "It will be a system that will look around the world and attract people with the skills we need.
"What is crucial will be just for ordinary workers." It's been too long since people think they've been ignored when it comes to immigration and politicians have not taken their concerns seriously enough. "
The government has announced that the rights of EU citizens already living and working in the UK will be preserved after Brexit.
Freedom of movement in the EU allows nationals of the European Economic Area – from all EU countries, as well as from Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – as well only from Switzerland to travel and work in the region without a visa, whatever their skills.
People outside the EU can apply for a visa, including a "Tier 2" visa. The current policy is to allow 20,700 highly skilled workers to enter the UK each year with Level 2 visas.
The rules have recently been relaxed for people working in the NHS.
