Registration of Global Business Mobility Visa in the UK
In today's world, business mobility has become a key factor for the success and growth of companies. The Global Business Mobility Visa provides easy access to the UK market, opportunities, and resources. This type of visa opens new horizons for professionals, giving them the opportunity to represent a foreign enterprise in the UK, gain valuable experience, and expand their professional skills.
Global Business Mobility is a very relevant sponsorship visa route for foreign corporations looking to establish a presence in the UK or relocate their employees there for specific business tasks.
Requirements for obtaining a Global Business Mobility Visa
To apply for this type of visa, you need to:
- The applicant must be over 18 years old;
- Have a valid certificate of sponsorship from the employer;
- Not have any visa documents in the UK (student visa, seasonal worker visa, etc.);
- Work for an employer outside the UK;
- Work in a job that is on the list of legal professions;
- Receive a minimum wage rate according to the person's profession.
Terms of stay in the UK with a Global Business Mobility Visa
With a Global Business Mobility Visa, a person can legally stay and work in the UK for different periods of time, depending on the specific circumstances:
- 12 months after the start date of the job specified in the certificate of sponsorship;
- The time specified in the certificate of sponsorship + 14 days (after the end of the job);
If the employee wants to stay for a longer period, they can extend the visa for another 12 months. However, it should be noted that the maximum stay under the Expansion Worker visa is 2 years. If a person has previously stayed in the UK under this or another visa (e.g., student visa), there is a likelihood that they will not be approved for a 2-year stay under the UK Expansion Worker visa.
However, it is possible to stay in the UK for up to 5 years if the worker has held one of the following visas:
- Intra-company Graduate Trainee;
- Intra-company Transfer;
- Those related to Global Business Mobility (Graduate Trainee, Secondment Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker, Service Supplier, UK Expansion Worker).
Thus, with Global Business Mobility visas, a person has the right to legally work in the UK for 5 years. This is convenient for those who want to stay in this country for a long time and not reapply for a worker's visa.
Documents required for obtaining a Global Business Mobility Visa
When applying, you need to attach the following documents:
- The certificate of sponsorship reference number (provided by the employer);
- A valid passport or other document that proves identity and nationality;
- A letter from the employer stating the position and annual salary;
- The person's occupation code;
- The employer's name and sponsor licence number (as stated in the certificate of sponsorship);
- Proof of financial means to support oneself in the UK (e.g., bank statements);
- Tuberculosis test results;
- A copy of the certificate of sponsorship, but if the person is an authorized representative of the organization, their certificate will be in the sponsor management system.
Other documents may be required (depending on the circumstances):
- Proof that the person actually worked for their employer outside the UK (e.g., a letter from the workplace);
- A valid ATAS certificate, if required by the employer, as the work may involve specific knowledge and tasks;
- Proof of relationship with a partner (photos from joint trips, etc.) or children (e.g., birth certificate), if they are also applying.
Ensure there is 1 blank page in the passport if biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) needs to be submitted at a visa application center. This can be found out directly when submitting the application. It is also advisable to prepare a certified (notarized) translation of all documents into English in advance.
Procedure for applying for a Global Business Mobility Visa
One must apply online:
- If the person is outside the UK, they need to submit the entire package of documents, provide their biometric data, create an account on the UK Visas and Immigration platform, and scan their identity document in the “UK Immigration: ID Check” app;
- If the person is in the UK and is extending their current visa, they also need to provide the package of documents and biometric data;
- If the person is in the UK and switching from another type of visa, they need to meet all the conditions of the previous visa (e.g., if it is a student visa, they must complete their studies) and provide the package of documents with biometric data.
Period for obtaining a Global Business Mobility Visa
- You must apply 3 months before the day the person is going to start working (the date indicated in the certificate of sponsorship);
- Before that, you need to gather the package of documents and biometric data for identity verification;
- Additional time may be needed for a face-to-face meeting with the visa center (this can be found out when submitting the application);
- A decision on the visa issuance is provided within 3 weeks if the person is outside the UK;
- A decision is provided within 8 weeks if the person is in the UK.
Opportunities with a Global Business Mobility Visa:
- Legal work as described in the certificate of sponsorship;
- Study;
- The ability to bring a partner and children;
- The right to volunteer;
- Seamless exit and return to the UK
What is prohibited with a Global Business Mobility Visa:
- Applying for most benefits or state pension;
- Changing jobs if the person does not have the right to do so or has not updated their visa;
- Working in a job not listed in the document;
- Applying for indefinite leave to remain.
What is the role of a lawyer in obtaining a Global Business Mobility Visa?
A specialist provides comprehensive support in the process of obtaining this visa, offering expert advice on compliance with UK immigration laws and regulations. They help prepare and verify all necessary documents, ensure the correct completion of applications, and represent the client's interests in case of legal difficulties.
On the Consultant marketplace, you can choose an experienced specialist to help you submit and prepare the necessary documents for a Global Business Mobility Visa.
