UK Expansion Worker visa

Expansion worker Visa

An expansion worker visa is for an overseas business to send their senior employee to come to the UK to set up a branch. The overseas business can not start trading in the UK before they are granted a sponsor licence to sponsor an expansion worker.

What is the requirement for an expansion worker Visa

  • have a valid certificate of sponsorship from your employer
  • have worked for your employer outside the UK
  • do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
  • be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job

The documents lists to apply for an expension worker visa

  • your certificate of sponsorship reference number - your employer will give you this
  • a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
  • your job title and annual salary
  • your job’s occupation code
  • the name of your employer and their sponsor licence number - this will be on your certificate of sponsorship
  • evidence that you have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK, for example bank statements
  • proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they’re applying with you
  • your tuberculosis test results if you’re from a listed country


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