Secondment Worker visa
(Global Business Mobility)

A Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is a visa category that allows employees of a foreign company to come to the UK for a short-term assignment with a UK-based branch or subsidiary of their employer. The assignment must be for a maximum of 24 months.

To be eligible for a Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility), you must be an employee of a foreign company that has a branch or subsidiary in the UK. You must have been working for your employer for at least 12 months before your application, and your assignment in the UK must be for a maximum of 24 months. 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 Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is 24 months.

Yes, it is possible to extend your Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) for up to a maximum of 5 years. However, you must meet the eligibility criteria for the extension.

Yes, it is possible to switch to some other visa categories from a Secondment Worker 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 Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is £704 for the main applicant, and £704 for each dependent.

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

Yes, family members can accompany you on a Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility). They must apply for a dependent visa and meet the eligibility criteria.