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When Your Business Is Ready to Expand to the UK, We Handle the Visas.

Launch or scale your UK presence with expert help on company setup, sponsorship, and support for Global Business Mobility UK

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1. Global Business Mobility Route UK

The route allows overseas companies to transfer employees to the UK through one of five specialised pathways designed for different roles and purposes. It is perfect for expansion, staff transfers or service delivery—without requiring permanent residency.

2. How It Helps You

By using the Global Business Mobility (GBM) Route UK, you can swiftly and legally deploy essential overseas staff for defined, short-term roles—saving you time, cutting through red tape and letting you focus on core business.

3. Expansion Worker Visa UK

When launching a UK branch or subsidiary, the Expansion Worker visa lets you transfer senior staff before UK operations begin. , It fast-tracks your expansion, secures key talent and kick-starts your UK presence—no active business required.

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The Visa That Starts It All: UK Expansion Worker

This is your first step to legally establish a branch or subsidiary in Britain. Below, we’ve broken down what this visa allows, who it’s for, and how to stay compliant from day one.

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What the Visa Lets You Do

You can bring a senior or specialist employee to the UK to help set up your company’s UK branch—before you start trading. The visa allows them to work in the sponsored role, travel freely, and bring dependants along.

How Long You Can Stay

The visa lasts up to 12 months, extendable once for another 12 months. The maximum stay is 2 years, and it doesn’t lead to permanent residency.

Why It Works for Business

You gain legal, on-the-ground presence to launch your UK operations. It opens direct access to clients, partners, and the UK market—without long-term immigration commitments.

Who Can Apply

The applicant must be: 18 or older, already working for your overseas company, in a senior or specialist role and must usually have 12+ months of experience

Your Role as the Sponsor

You must prove no existing UK trade activity, a UK address or Companies House registration, active overseas business (min. 3 years) and clear UK expansion plan within two years

Documents You’ll Need

You’ll need a valid CoS, Business plan & proof of operations, ID documents, evidence of employment, qualifications, and salary, financial documents + TB (Tuberculosis) test if applicable, relationship proof (if dependants)

Costs & Timeline

The visa fee is £319, plus the NHS surcharge. Processing time is 3 weeks if you apply from outside the UK and 8 weeks inside. There are also priority options that are +£500 (5 days) / +£1000 (1 day)

Visa Conditions

Work only for the named sponsor, in the approved role. No second jobs or public funds. No path to settlement. It’s strictly for temporary business expansion.

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With Our Expertise,
You Focus On Growth While We Handle the Immigration.

  • Setting up your business in the UK doesn’t have to be complicated. Our team simplifies every aspect, from registration to visa applications, ensuring that your business is fully compliant and ready to operate.
  • The right visa solutions are key to building a successful team in the UK. Whether you need a Sponsor Licence or a Global Talent Visa, we take the guesswork out of the process, so you can hire talent quickly and efficiently.
  • Ongoing compliance is essential for smooth business operations. We’ll help you navigate any future visa needs and ensure your business remains compliant with UK immigration rules, giving you peace of mind as you grow.
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What to Plan For

Here are a few things to keep in mind about the UK Expansion Worker visa:

- Your business must be 3+ years old outside the UK
- Visa is temporary, capped at 2 years
- Time on this visa doesn’t count toward settlement
- Only one extension allowed (12 months)
- Sponsor duties still apply, even if self-sponsored

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the Global Business Mobility Visa?

The UK Global Mobility Visa lets overseas businesses send staff to the UK under five sponsored streams: Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, Service Supplier, Secondment Worker and Expansion Worker. Moreover, it replaced the old intra-company transfer and graduate trainee visas under the points-based system.

What is the Minimum Salary for Global Business Mobility Visa UK?

 For Senior or Specialist Worker and Expansion Worker streams, you need at least £48,500 per year or the full going rate. Meanwhile, Graduate Trainees must earn at least £25,410 or 70% of the going rate. Also, Service Suppliers and Secondment Workers must meet the job’s full going rate.

What are the Benefits of an ICT Visa?

The ICT Visa lets multinational firms transfer existing staff without a UK labour market test, speeds up processing and allows dependents to join. Furthermore, it offers stays up to five years (or nine years for high earners) and follows a straightforward application process for skilled roles.

What is the Global Business Mobility Route in the UK?

The Global Business Mobility route sits within the UK’s points-based system and groups those five sponsor-led streams under one umbrella. In addition, it replaced the Tier 2 intra-company and graduate trainee categories from April 2022, making cross-border transfers simpler for international firms