SERVICE SUPPLIER ROUTE (GLOBAL BUSINESS MOBILITY)
You can apply for a Service Supplier Visa if you have a contract to provide services for a UK company, either as:
- an employee for an overseas company
- a self-employed professional based overseas
To be eligible for a Service Supplier visa, you must:
- be an employee of an overseas business, or a self-employed service provider based overseas
- be providing a service to a UK business under a contract that is covered by a valid international trade agreement
- be doing an eligible job — if your job is not eligible you may still qualify if you have relevant qualifications and experience
- have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from your UK sponsor with information about the work you’ll be doing in the UK
- have worked for your employer for at least 12 months outside the UK, or have at least 12 months’ professional experience if you’re a selfemployed service provider
To make an application, you must:
- Make a valid application online
- Provide biometric data (fingerprint and photograph)
- Pay the Fee
- Provide supporting documents
If you are granted a Senior Specialist Worker Visa, you can:
- Stay in the UK for up to 2 years
- Bring eligible partners and children with you
- Work for your Sponsor in the job described
- Study Do voluntary work Travel abroad and to the UK