UK EXPANSION VISA (GLOBAL BUSINESS MOBILITY)
A UK Expansion Worker visa allows you to come to the UK to set up a branch of an overseas business that has not started trading in the UK yet. You must already work for the overseas business as either a senior manager or specialist employee.
To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker visa, you need to:
- Have a valid certificate of sponsorship from your employer
- Be suitable for the route
- Have worked for your employer outside the UK
- Do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
- Be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job
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 UK Expansion Worker Visa, you can:
- Stay in the UK for up to 9 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