What is a Global Business Mobility Visa?
The Global Business Mobility visa, introduced on April 11, 2022, offers a new sponsored pathway for companies aiming to establish a presence in the UK, engage in contracts with overseas providers, or relocate employees for specific business purposes. This initiative consolidates and expands on various existing business visas, including Intra-Company visas and the Representative of an Overseas Business visa.
Eligibility for the Global Business Mobility Visa
The Global Business Mobility visa caters to different needs for foreign enterprises seeking to establish a UK presence or relocate workers. It includes five routes:
- Senior or Specialist Worker: For senior employees and specialists assigned to a UK sponsor linked to their overseas employer.
- Graduate Trainee: For international employees in a graduate training program leading to senior management or specialty posts.
- UK Expansion Worker: For foreign employees temporarily relocating to the UK to assist with company expansion.
- Service Provider: For contractual service suppliers and self-employed professionals delivering services under UK trade agreements.
- Seconded Worker: For foreign employees seconded to the UK as part of a high-value contract or investment.
Visa Options and Requirements
Senior or Specialist Worker:
- For senior employees and specialists assigned to a UK sponsor.
- Must have worked overseas for the sponsor group for at least 12 months unless earning £73,900 or more.
- Requires a Certificate of Sponsorship and a minimum salary of £45,800 or the ‘going rate.’
UK Expansion Worker:
- For senior managers or specialized employees assisting with company expansion.
- Must have a Certificate of Sponsorship and have worked for the sponsor group for at least 12 months.
- Minimum salary of £45,800 or the ‘going rate.’
Graduate Trainee:
- For employees in a structured graduate training program.
- Must have worked for the sponsoring organization for at least three months.
- Requires a Certificate of Sponsorship and a minimum salary of £24,220 or 70% of the ‘going rate.’
Secondment Worker:
- For employees seconded to the UK as part of a high-value contract or investment.
- Must have worked for the foreign company for at least 12 months.
- Requires a Certificate of Sponsorship and qualifying employment.
Service Provider:
- For contractual service suppliers and self-employed professionals.
- Must have worked for the service provider for at least 12 months.
- Requires a Certificate of Sponsorship and a minimum skill level.
Bringing Dependants
Applicants can bring partners and dependent children to the UK under the Global Business Mobility visa, provided they meet relationship and financial requirements.
This visa route offers flexibility for businesses and employees, consolidating several previous visa categories and providing streamlined options for global business mobility.
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