Business Mobility

UK GLOBAL BUSINESS MOBILITY VISA: SENIOR OR SPECIALIST WORKER

The UK Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker Visa is for senior managers and specialist employees who wish to undertake a temporary work assignment in the UK. The overseas worker must be assigned to a UK business linked to their employer overseas (also known as an intra-company transfer).

The UK Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker Visa does not lead directly to settlement in the UK. However, you may be able to switch into another immigration route which does lead to settlement. Applicants may be joined or accompanied by a partner and dependent children.

Requirements for a UK Global Business Mobility Visa: Senior or Specialist Worker

In order to qualify for a UK Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker Visa, you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that:

• You are aged 18 or over;
• You are currently working for a business or organisation that is linked to your UK sponsor by common ownership or control, or by a joint venture on which you are sponsored to work;
• You have worked outside the UK for the linked business or organisation for a cumulative period of at least 12 months, unless you are a high earner earning £73,900 per year or more;
• You have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued by your UK sponsor for the job you are planning to do;
• The job you are planning to do is genuine;
• The job you are planning to do is skilled to at least RQF Level 6 (graduate equivalent);
• Your salary will be equal to or exceed both £42,400 per year and the ‘going rate’ for the job;
• Your UK sponsor has paid any required Immigration Skills Charge;
• You have enough money to support yourself without relying on public funds;
• You have provided a valid TB certificate, if required.

The exact requirements you will need to satisfy may vary depending on your circumstances. You may want to speak to an immigration lawyer for expert advice.