Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)
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Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)
Secondment Worker visa (Global Business Mobility)
United Kingdom · Work
What it is
Global Business Mobility visa for a worker seconded to the UK as part of a high-value contract or investment by their overseas employer.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 12 months (extendable to 24).
- Processing time
- Up to 3 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 2 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- Yes
- 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)
- GBP 340
- Health surcharge
- GBP 1,035 per year
- Proof of funds (main applicant, held for at least 28 consecutive days…)
- GBP 1,270
- Application fee (standard (page does not state a separate in-country fee))
- GBP 340
Key requirements
- Seconded by an overseas employer
- High-value contract or investment in the UK
Working on this visa
work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship […] You cannot: […] change jobs unless you update your visa […] do a second job
Bringing family
Your partner and children can apply to join you or stay in the UK as your ‘dependants’ if they’re eligible.
Money you must show
main applicant, held for at least 28 consecutive days…
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 2 August 2026.