Types of Global Business Mobility Visas

1. Senior or Specialist Worker

• For experienced employees being transferred to a UK branch of their overseas employer.

• Replaces the Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) visa.

• Must be paid at least £48,500 or the going rate for the role.

2. Graduate Trainee

• For workers on a graduate training program leading to a specialist or managerial role, being transferred to the UK as part of that program.

• Minimum salary: £24,220 or 70% of the going rate for the job.

3. UK Expansion Worker

• For overseas businesses not yet trading in the UK but intending to set up a UK branch or subsidiary.

• Replaces the Sole Representative route.

• Minimum salary: £48,500 or the going rate, whichever is higher.

4. Service Supplier

• For contractual service suppliers or independent professionals coming to the UK to deliver services covered under international trade agreements.

• Must have a valid contract with a UK company.

5. Secondment Worker

• For employees being temporarily seconded to a UK business as part of a high-value contract or investment agreement.

• Requires the contract to be registered with the Home Office.

General Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a Global Business Mobility visa, the applicant must:

• Be sponsored by a UK employer that holds a valid sponsor licence for the specific GBM route.

• Have a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) confirming the role details.

• Meet the minimum salary threshold applicable to their visa type.

• Have been employed by the overseas business for a minimum period (usually 6–12 months depending on the route).

• Prove they are undertaking a genuine job in the UK that meets the skill level requirement.

• Provide evidence of English language skills, if required (not applicable for all routes).

• Meet the financial maintenance requirement, either personally or through an employer guarantee.

Financial Requirements

Applicants must either:

Show proof of at least £1,270 in savings, held for a consecutive 28-day period before applying, or Have their UK sponsor certify financial support on the CoS.

Length of Stay and Extension

• Each GBM visa has its own maximum stay period, ranging from 6 months to 5 years depending on the route.

• Extensions are possible but must not exceed the route’s maximum time limit.

• Time spent under GBM does not count towards Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Dependants

• Visa holders may bring their spouse/partner and children under 18. Dependants can apply for visas that allow them to live, work, and study in the UK during the main applicant's assignment.

Advantages of the GBM Visa

• Allows international businesses to operate in the UK efficiently.

• Offers multiple routes to suit different business needs.

• Dependants can live and work in the UK.

• Offers mobility for skilled workers, especially in global enterprises.

De Jure Chase offers specialized services to assist with your Global Business Mobility visa application:

Our Immigration specialists are adept at assisting individuals globally in securing visas. From the initial application to any follow-up communications with visa authorities, De Jure Chase offers comprehensive support throughout the process.