The UK allows international businesses to send employees to the UK through the Global Business Mobility (GBM) visa. This helps companies expand, work on contracts, or bring specialist staff to the UK. The rules have been updated in 2026 for more flexibility.

What Is a Global Business Mobility Visa?

A GBM visa lets overseas employees work in the UK for their company. This could be:

• Transferring staff to a UK branch.
• Starting a new UK office.
• Working on a specific contract or project.

Who Can Apply?

This visa is for international companies who want to bring staff to the UK. It is mainly for:

• Senior managers.
• Specialists in certain fields.
• Graduate trainees.
• Staff on secondment for contracts.
• Service providers for UK projects.

Types of Global Mobility Visas

1. Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
   For senior managers or specialists moving to a UK branch of their company. Replaces the old Intra-Company Transfer visa.
2. Graduate Trainee Visa
   For employees on a structured graduate training program that includes a UK work placement.
3. UK Expansion Worker Visa
   For employees sent to the UK to start or expand a company office. Replaces the old Sole Representative visa.
4. Secondment Worker Visa
   For staff coming to the UK temporarily to work on high-value contracts.
5. Service Supplier Visa
   For specialists or professionals providing services in the UK under trade agreements.

Key Requirements

• You must have a UK sponsor (your employer in the UK) with a valid sponsor license.
• Most visas require your job to be at a degree level or higher.
• Salary must meet the minimum threshold set by UK rules.
• You usually need to apply within 3 months of receiving your Certificate of Sponsorship.

Switching or Extending Your Visa

If you are already in the UK on a different visa, you may be able to switch to a GBM visa, but not if your current visa is a visitor, short-term student, seasonal worker, or domestic worker.

How Visa Wise Consultants & Lawyers Can Help

Visa Wise Consultants & Lawyers guide businesses and employees through the GBM visa process. We help with:

• Choosing the right visa route.
• Applying for a sponsor license.
• Preparing Certificates of Sponsorship.
• Submitting visa applications.

📞 Contact us: 0326-9211119 / 0301-0964444

We make the process simple and help you maximize your chances of success with the UK Home Office.