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This Global Business Mobility route is for workers being seconded to the UK as part of a high-value contract or investment by their overseas employer. It is a temporary route tied to the specific secondment and does not lead to settlement.
Employees seconded to the UK by an overseas business under a high-value contract or investment arrangement.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
No. You cannot access most public funds, benefits, or the State Pension while on a Secondment Worker visa.
No. Time spent on a Secondment Worker visa does not count towards settlement, and you cannot apply for indefinite leave to remain on this route.
Yes. Your partner and children can apply to join you or stay in the UK as your dependants if they are eligible.
The key requirements for a Secondment Worker visa include being seconded by an overseas business linked to a UK sponsor, having a valid Certificate of Sponsorship, and meeting identity and suitability requirements, with varying costs and processing times. It's essential to check the official government website for the most up-to-date information and to confirm eligibility.
Yes. Your partner and children can apply to join you or stay in the UK as your dependants if they are eligible.
No. Time spent on a Secondment Worker visa does not count towards settlement, and you cannot apply for indefinite leave to remain on this route.
There is no minimum length of service required for the Secondment Worker visa. Unlike some other Global Business Mobility routes, you do not need to have worked overseas for any set period before being seconded.
No. You cannot access most public funds, benefits, or the State Pension while on a Secondment Worker visa.
