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The Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility) is a UK immigration route designed for overseas employees who are being transferred to a UK branch of their organization as part of a structured graduate training programme for a managerial or specialist role. This visa is part of the broader Global Business Mobility routes, aimed at facilitating international business operations and talent mobility. It requires sponsorship from the UK entity and is tailored for individuals who have been working for their employer overseas for a minimum period before the transfer. The main purpose is to enhance global business operations and skills transfer within multinational companies, without leading to settlement in the UK.
Global Business Mobility
The Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility) is a UK immigration route designed for overseas employees who are being transferred to a UK branch of their organization as part of a structured graduate training programme for a managerial or specialist role. This visa is part of the broader Global Business Mobility routes, aimed at facilitating international business operations and talent mobility. It requires sponsorship from the UK entity and is tailored for individuals who have been working for their employer overseas for a minimum period before the transfer. The main purpose is to enhance global business operations and skills transfer within multinational companies, without leading to settlement in the UK.
Applicants must be existing employees of an organization that has a UK branch. The role offered in the UK must be part of a structured graduate training programme leading to a managerial or specialist position. The applicant must have been employed by the sponsoring organization outside the UK for at least 3 months immediately before the application date.
The sponsoring organization must hold a valid Global Business Mobility sponsor licence. This licence allows the organization to sponsor employees for the Graduate Trainee visa. The licence must be active and in good standing at the time of application.
The job offered must be at an appropriate skill level, typically requiring a graduate-level education or equivalent experience. The salary must meet the minimum threshold of ÂŖ25,000 or the 'going rate' for the role, whichever is higher.
Applicants must provide a valid passport or travel document as proof of identity and nationality. The document should be valid for the entire duration of the stay in the UK.
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a reference number issued by the sponsor. It confirms that the applicant has been offered a role in the UK and meets the requirements for the Graduate Trainee visa.
Applicants must provide evidence of their employment history with the sponsoring organization, confirming at least 3 months of employment outside the UK.
Applicants must pay the application fee of ÂŖ625 when submitting their visa application. This fee is non-refundable and required to process the application.
Applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to support themselves in the UK. This typically means having at least ÂŖ1,270 in savings, held for at least 28 consecutive days before the application.
While the Graduate Trainee visa does not explicitly require proof of English language proficiency, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively in English, especially if required by their employer.
Applicants from certain countries must provide a valid TB test certificate if they are coming to the UK for more than 6 months. The test must be conducted at an approved clinic.
Applicants may need to provide a criminal record certificate from any country they have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. This ensures the applicant's suitability for entry to the UK.
Applicants must provide biometric information, including fingerprints and a photograph, as part of the application process. This is typically done at a visa application center.
The role in the UK must be part of a structured graduate training programme that leads to a managerial or specialist position. This programme should be clearly outlined by the sponsoring organization.
Disclaimer: We are not immigration advisors. For professional immigration advice, consult a qualified immigration lawyer or OISC-registered advisor.
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