This Global Business Mobility route lets senior managers or specialist employees of an overseas business transfer to a linked UK branch. It replaced the Intra-company Transfer visa. It is a temporary route that does not by itself lead to settlement.
Existing employees of a multinational being transferred from an overseas branch to a UK branch in a senior or specialist role.
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.
A common mistake is assuming the route leads to settlement or that any prior overseas work qualifies. You must be an existing employee of the linked business and meet the salary and occupation rules.
No. This route does not lead to indefinite leave to remain, and time spent on it does not count towards settlement.
No. This route does not lead to indefinite leave to remain, and time spent on it does not count towards settlement.
Each grant is the shorter of your Certificate of Sponsorship length plus 14 days, or 5 years. Overall limits depend on your salary.
Your partner and children can join you as dependants if eligible. You generally cannot do a second job, and you can only work in the role on your Certificate of Sponsorship.
A common mistake is assuming the route leads to settlement or that any prior overseas work qualifies. You must be an existing employee of the linked business and meet the salary and occupation rules.
In many cases yes, but you must meet the eligibility requirements, including being an existing employee of the linked overseas business and holding a valid Certificate of Sponsorship.
In many cases yes, but you must meet the eligibility requirements, including being an existing employee of the linked overseas business and holding a valid Certificate of Sponsorship.