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UK Global Business Mobility Visa – Secondment Worker
Facilitating Global Business Growth through Mobility
In a world that’s increasingly interconnected, business mobility has never been more crucial. The UK Global Business Mobility Visa for Secondment Workers is designed to support this, allowing businesses to bring valuable employees to the UK temporarily for specific business activities. This visa facilitates knowledge sharing, skill development, and international relations, playing a significant role in the global growth of businesses.
Who Is This Visa For?
This visa category is particularly suitable for businesses seeking to transfer staff to the UK temporarily. It allows overseas businesses to send key employees, with specialist knowledge and expertise, to a connected UK business. This could be for various reasons, including project completion, skills transfer, or to fill a temporary gap in the workforce.
Effortlessly Progress Through the Visa Process with Expert Assistance
Immtell’s expert immigration consultants are here to help you navigate the complexities of the visa process. We provide detailed guidance, from understanding the visa requirements to gathering the necessary documents and completing the application forms.
Avoid Potential Delays and Errors
With our extensive knowledge of UK immigration rules, we help you avoid mistakes that could delay your application or lead to a refusal. We ensure that every aspect of your application complies with the latest immigration regulations.
Navigating the Secondment Worker Visa Requirements
Embarking on the path to securing a UK Global Business Mobility Visa as a secondment worker involves a series of crucial steps. Each requirement is an integral part of this process, and understanding these can significantly ease your visa application journey. Below, we have detailed the essential requirements to guide you through this intricate process.Â
However, please note that each case is unique, and additional criteria may apply based on individual circumstances.
Navigating the Secondment Worker Visa Requirements
Embarking on the path to securing a UK Global Business Mobility Visa as a secondment worker involves a series of crucial steps. Each requirement is an integral part of this process, and understanding these can significantly ease your visa application journey. Below, we have detailed the essential requirements to guide you through this intricate process. However, please note that each case is unique, and additional criteria may apply based on individual circumstances.
FAQs
Secondment Worker visas are typically valid for up to 12 months or the duration stated on the Corticate of Sponsorship (CoS) plus 14 days – whichever is longer.
If your Secondment Worker sponsorship continues, it is possible to apply for work visa extensions from within the UK for a maximum of 2 years
It is possible to apply to switch visa category from within the UK into this visa type, if you are not currently in the UK holding one of the following visa types:
- Visitor visa
- Short-Term Student visa
- Parent of a Child visa
- Seasonal Worker visa
- Domestic Worker visa
- Any Discretionary visa
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Please however note that you may still need to meet the requirement to have worked for your employer outside of the UK for the required period, unless exempt.Â
Unfortunately the Secondment Worker visa does not lead to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / Settlement.Â
Spouses or partners and children under the age of 18 may apply for visas to accompany you to the UK as your ‘dependants’. Your spouse or partner should be permitted to work.
UKVI aim to process visas as follows:
Visa applications submitted outside of the UK:
- Standard processing: 15 working days
- Priority Service processing: 5 working days
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Visa applications submitted inside the UK:
- Standard processing: 8 weeks
- Priority Service processing: 5 working day
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Important: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) do not guarantee processing times and delays do occur. We advise that you do not book any non refundable travel until your visa has been approved and your work visa is in your possession. Priority services can be suspended without notice and may not be available at the time of application.
The UKVI application fee is £259. In addition, you will need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) which is £624 per year of the visa duration
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Why Choose Immtell for Your Visa Application?
At Immtell, we understand the importance of global business mobility and the role it plays in an organisation’s success. Our expert team provides comprehensive assistance throughout the application process, ensuring that every detail is meticulously handled. From initial consultation to final submission, our dedicated advisors are here to help.
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