UK Expansion Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility Route)
The UK Expansion Worker Visa is designed for senior employees of overseas companies looking to expand into the UK market. It allows you to set up a UK branch or subsidiary and live and work in the UK temporarily.
Key Highlights
Temporary work visa (initially up to 12 months, extendable to 24 months)
For senior managers or specialists from an overseas business
No IELTS required
Must be sponsored by a UK-registered company with a sponsor license
Minimum salary: £45,800/year (or £23,200 for some roles)
Basic Eligibility
Overseas Company
Actively trading outside the UK
No existing active UK branch
Plans to set up a wholly owned UK entity
Employee Criteria
Senior manager or specialist employee
Employed for at least 12 months
Not a majority shareholder
Meets salary threshold
UK Sponsorship
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is required
Employer must have a UK sponsor license
A business plan for UK expansion is needed
Let’s Take Your Business to the UK
MigrateX Immigration can assist with employer sponsorship, visa filing, and preparing your expansion plan. Reach out to begin your UK entry strategy today.
The form has been submitted successfully!
There has been some error while submitting the form. Please verify all form fields again.
Contact Us
Al Kazim Building , A Block, 1st Floor, Office No: 124, Al Garhoud – Dubai, UAE