Specialist Worker Visa 👇

🏢 1. What It Is The Specialist Worker Visa is a key route within the Global Business Mobility category. It is designed for multinational companies to temporarily transfer their senior managers and specialist employees to a UK branch of the same company.

This visa is for a temporary work assignment and its duration depends on the salary. It is a crucial route for international businesses needing to bring specific expertise to the UK, but it does not lead to settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain).

📜 2. Who Can Apply This visa is for existing, long-standing employees of a multinational business. To be eligible, an applicant must be:

• A senior manager or a specialist employee whose role requires specific knowledge and expertise related to the company's operations.
• An existing employee of the company's overseas branch.
• Have worked for their employer outside the UK for at least 12 months, unless they are a very high earner (earning £73,900 or more per year).
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🔑 3. Key Requirements The requirements for this route are designed to ensure only genuine intra-company transfers take place. The key criteria include:

• Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS): A valid CoS from a licensed UK sponsor (the UK branch of the company) is mandatory.
• Job at Appropriate Skill Level: The role in the UK must be a genuine position skilled to at least RQF Level 6 (equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree).
• Salary Requirement: The applicant's salary for the UK role must meet a high minimum threshold, which is currently £48,500 per year, or the specific 'going rate' for that job, whichever is higher.
• Financial Requirement: The applicant must prove they have sufficient funds to support themselves upon arrival in the UK, unless their sponsor certifies their maintenance on the CoS.