Graduate Trainee visa
(Global Business Mobility)

A Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility) is a visa category that allows graduate trainees to undertake a structured training program with a UK-based employer. The training must be related to the trainee's academic or professional background, and must not exceed 12 months in duration.

To be eligible for a Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility), you must have a confirmed offer of a structured training program with a UK-based employer, and you must have recently graduated from a degree-level or above program. You must also meet the English language requirement and show that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK.

The maximum duration of a Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility) is 12 months.

No, Graduate Trainee visas (Global Business Mobility) cannot be extended.

It is possible to switch to some other visa categories from a Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility), such as the Skilled Worker visa or the Tier 2 (General) visa. However, you must meet the eligibility criteria for the visa you wish to switch to.

The fee for a Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility) is £186.

The processing time for a Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility) application is typically 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases.

No, family members cannot accompany you on a Graduate Trainee visa (Global Business Mobility). However, they may be eligible for a different type of visa to join you in the UK.