UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)

A UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is a visa category that allows employees of an overseas business to come to the UK to establish a UK branch or subsidiary of their employer. The visa is designed to facilitate international business expansion and can be issued for up to 5 years.

 To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility), you must be an employee of an overseas business that is looking to establish a UK branch or subsidiary. You must have been working for your employer for at least 12 months before your application, and your employer must provide evidence of their intention to establish a UK branch or subsidiary. 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 UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is 5 years.

Yes, it is possible to extend your UK Expansion 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 UK Expansion 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 UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) is £704 for the main applicant, and £704 for each dependent.

The processing time for a UK Expansion 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 UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility). They must apply for a dependent visa and meet the eligibility criteria.