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The Service Supplier visa under the Global Business Mobility category is designed for overseas workers who are coming to the UK to provide a service in line with the UK's international trade agreements. This visa is aimed at employees of foreign businesses that have a contract to provide services to a UK company. It's suitable for senior employees, specialists, or trainees who need to undertake assignments in the UK. The main purpose is to facilitate international business activity and service provision within the framework of the UK's trade commitments, without leading to permanent settlement.
Global Business Mobility
The Service Supplier visa under the Global Business Mobility category is designed for overseas workers who are coming to the UK to provide a service in line with the UK's international trade agreements. This visa is aimed at employees of foreign businesses that have a contract to provide services to a UK company. It's suitable for senior employees, specialists, or trainees who need to undertake assignments in the UK. The main purpose is to facilitate international business activity and service provision within the framework of the UK's trade commitments, without leading to permanent settlement.
Applicants must be currently employed by an overseas business that has a contract to provide services to a UK company. This employment must be in a role that is directly linked to the service contract in the UK. The role should require a specialist, senior employee, or a trainee. The applicant must have been employed by the overseas business for at least 12 months prior to the application, unless they are a graduate trainee.
The UK company receiving the services must hold a valid Global Business Mobility sponsor licence. This licence allows them to sponsor overseas workers under the Service Supplier visa route. The sponsor must have a clear understanding of their responsibilities, including record-keeping and reporting duties.
The applicant's role in the UK must be directly linked to the service contract between the overseas business and the UK company. This means the role should be essential for the delivery of the contracted services and should require specific skills or expertise.
Applicants must provide a valid passport or travel document to prove their identity and nationality. The passport should be valid for the duration of the stay in the UK and have at least one blank page for the visa.
Applicants need to provide proof of their employment with the overseas company. This includes employment contracts, pay slips, and a letter from the employer confirming the applicant’s role and duration of employment.
Applicants must demonstrate they can support themselves financially during their stay in the UK. This can be shown through personal savings or a certificate of sponsorship from the UK sponsor confirming maintenance support.
While there is no explicit English language requirement for the Service Supplier visa, applicants should ensure they can communicate effectively in English, as it may be necessary for their role in the UK.
Applicants from certain countries must provide a valid tuberculosis (TB) test result 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 is to ensure the applicant does not have a criminal background that could affect their stay in the UK.
Applicants must pay the application fee of £259 when submitting their visa application. This fee is non-refundable, even if the application is refused.
Applicants are required to provide biometric information, including fingerprints and a photograph, as part of the application process. This is usually done at a visa application centre.
Disclaimer: We are not immigration advisors. For professional immigration advice, consult a qualified immigration lawyer or OISC-registered advisor.
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