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UK Expansion Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility)

UK Expansion Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility)

This is for specialist employees and senior managers who will be assigned to the UK as part of the organisation’s expansion in the UK.

Main requirements

To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker Visa you the applicant must: 

  • have a valid certificate of sponsorship from your employer
  • have worked for your employer outside the UK
  • do a job that is on the list of eligible occupations
  • be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job

Length and conditions of stay in the UK

You can stay in the UK with a UK Expansion Worker Visa for whichever is shorter of:

  • 12 months after the start date of the job on your certificate of sponsorship
  • the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days

If you want to stay longer in the UK, you can extend your visa by 12 months. The maximum time you can stay in the UK on a UK Expansion Worker visa is 2 years.

Indefinite Leave to Remain

This visa category does not lead to indefinite leave to remain.

Contact Us:

We have considerable experience in preparing Worker applications. If you would like to discuss matters further please contact Charles Green, Consultant Partner, at cgreen@rooksrider.co.uk or by telephone to 07955112218

Charles Green

Consultant Partner - Immigration

  • cgreen@rooksrider.co.uk
  • +44 (0) 207 689 7144
  • St Magnus House, 3 Lower Thames Street,
  • London EC3R 6HD
  • +44 (0) 20 7689 7000
  • lawyers@rooksrider.co.uk

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