International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)
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International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)
International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)
United Kingdom · Work
What it is
Temporary Work visa for work covered by international law, such as employees of an overseas government or international organisation, or private servants in diplomatic households.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 2 years.
- Processing time
- Up to 3 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- 18 or over
- English requirement
- B1 (private servants applying from outside the UK only)
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (standard (single fee, all applicants))
- GBP 340
- Health surcharge
- GBP 1,035 per year
- Proof of funds (main applicant, held 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31…)
- GBP 1,270
- Application fee (standard (single fee, all applicants))
- GBP 340
Key requirements
- Certificate of sponsorship
- Work covered by international law/agreement
Working on this visa
work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship ... do a second job on the Skilled Worker immigration salary list or one in the same sector as your main job for up to 20 hours per week (unless you are a…
Bringing family
bring your partner and children with you as your ‘dependants’ , if they’re eligible
Money you must show
main applicant, held 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31…
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 2 August 2026.