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The UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is designed for senior managers or specialist employees who are being transferred to the UK to undertake a role related to the expansion of an overseas business into the UK. This route is part of the Global Business Mobility visa scheme, aimed at facilitating temporary work assignments for overseas businesses seeking to establish a presence in the UK or to transfer staff for specific business purposes. It requires sponsorship from the UK entity that the worker will be joining, and is tailored for individuals who have a proven track record with their employer overseas and are now needed to support the company's growth plans in the UK.
Global Business Mobility
The UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is designed for senior managers or specialist employees who are being transferred to the UK to undertake a role related to the expansion of an overseas business into the UK. This route is part of the Global Business Mobility visa scheme, aimed at facilitating temporary work assignments for overseas businesses seeking to establish a presence in the UK or to transfer staff for specific business purposes. It requires sponsorship from the UK entity that the worker will be joining, and is tailored for individuals who have a proven track record with their employer overseas and are now needed to support the company's growth plans in the UK.
The applicant must be an existing employee of the overseas business that is looking to expand into the UK. This means they should have a proven track record with the company and hold a position that is integral to the expansion process. The role should be at a senior level or require specialist skills that are essential for the business's UK operations.
The employer must hold a valid Sponsor Licence under the Global Business Mobility route. This licence is essential as it allows the UK entity to sponsor overseas workers. The licence must be active and cover the specific category of the visa being applied for.
The role in the UK must be at a senior level or require specialist skills. This means the position should be crucial to the business's operations and expansion in the UK, involving decision-making responsibilities or specialized expertise.
The applicant must have worked for the sponsoring business outside the UK for at least 12 months. This requirement is waived if the applicant's salary is ÂŖ73,900 or more. This ensures that the applicant has a substantial connection and understanding of the business's operations.
A valid passport or other travel document is required to confirm the applicant's 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.
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is an electronic record issued by the sponsor. It contains a unique reference number that the applicant needs to apply for the visa. The CoS confirms the sponsor's intention to employ the applicant in the UK.
Documents proving the applicant's employment with the sponsoring company are required. This includes employment contracts, payslips, and letters from the employer confirming the applicant's role and duration of employment.
The applicant must be offered a salary of at least ÂŖ42,000 per year for the role in the UK. This ensures that the position meets the financial threshold set for this visa category and reflects the seniority or specialist nature of the role.
The applicant must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves upon arrival in the UK. This typically means having at least ÂŖ1,270 in personal savings, which must be held for at least 28 consecutive days before applying.
Applicants must meet the English language requirement by proving their ability to communicate effectively in English. This can be done by passing an approved English language test at CEFR level B1 or higher, or by having an academic qualification taught in English.
Applicants from certain countries must provide a valid tuberculosis (TB) test certificate if they are coming to the UK for more than six months. The test must be conducted at a clinic approved by the Home Office.
Applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from any country they have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. This ensures that the applicant has no serious criminal convictions that would bar them from entering the UK.
The UK entity must not yet be trading or must have started trading within the last three years. This requirement ensures that the visa is used for genuine business expansion purposes.
Disclaimer: We are not immigration advisors. For professional immigration advice, consult a qualified immigration lawyer or OISC-registered advisor.
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