International Agreement Visa (Temporary Work)

An International Agreement visa (Temporary Work) is a visa category that allows individuals to come to the UK to work on a temporary basis under the terms of an international agreement.

To be eligible for an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work), you must have a job offer from a UK-based organisation or institution that is party to an international agreement. The job must be related to the terms of the agreement, and you must meet the eligibility criteria, such as having a Certificate of Sponsorship from your employer and being able to demonstrate your English language proficiency.

The duration of an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work) depends on the terms of the international agreement. It may be granted for a maximum of 2 years, or for the duration of the agreement, whichever is shorter.

Yes, it is possible to extend an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work) for up to a maximum of 2 years, depending on the eligibility criteria.

Yes, it is possible to switch to some other visa categories from an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work), 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 an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work) is £244 for the main applicant, and £244 for each dependent.

The processing time for an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work) application is typically 3 weeks, but it may take longer in some cases.

Yes, family members can accompany you on an International Agreement visa (Temporary Work). They must apply for a dependent visa and meet the eligibility criteria