UK Expansion Worker Visa

A UK Expansion Worker visa allows you to come to the UK to set up a branch of an overseas business that has not started trading in the UK yet.

You must already work for the overseas business as either a senior manager or specialist employee.

To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker visa you need to:

• Be 18 years old or above

• have a valid certificate of sponsorship from your employer.

• Have worked for your employer outside the UK for a cumulative period of at least 12 months. However, this can be waived.

• Do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations.

• Be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job.

• You must be able to prove that you can support yourself when you arrive in the UK.

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.

Get a decision on your visa within:

• 3 weeks, if you’re outside the UK.

• 8 weeks, if you’re inside the UK.