UK Expansion Worker Visa
Establish Your Overseas Business in the UK
UK Expansion Worker Visa Guidance & Assessment
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What You'll Get
- Personalized assessment of your eligibility
- Detailed investment options based on your profile
- Expert guidance on the application process
- Free consultation with an immigration lawyer
Expert Support
- Comprehensive case review by qualified lawyers
- Strategic planning for UK business establishment
- Sponsor license application guidance
- End-to-end visa application support
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The UK Expansion Worker Visa allows foreigners to migrate to the UK to set up a branch or subsidiary of their overseas business, which will then allow them to switch to another visa that will lead to permanent residency. Applicants can apply to become UK permanent residents after living in the UK for 5 years with a qualifying visa that leads to settlement.
Key Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- Enables a senior employee of an overseas company to move to the UK and run a new branch or subsidiary
- Spouse included
- Children under 18 included
- Children over 18 currently in the UK as a dependent included
Travel and Quality of Life
- One of the highest standards of living in the world
- Member of the G-7 group of countries
- High standard education and healthcare system
- Access to business opportunities throughout Europe
UK Expansion Worker Visa Requirements
To qualify for the UK Expansion Worker Visa, the applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
Company Requirements
Currently work for an overseas employer that has been active and trading for at least 3 years. The overseas company must establish a new UK branch or company as a subsidiary of the overseas business.
Employment History
Have worked for the employer outside the UK for at least 12 months prior to date of application (some exceptions apply).
Job Requirements
Have a valid certificate of sponsorship from the employer. Perform a job that's on the list of eligible occupations. Be sponsored to undertake a genuine job in the UK.
Salary Requirements
Be paid the minimum eligible salary required for the job or at least £45,800 (whichever is higher).
Financial Requirements
Have sufficient funds – at least £1,270 available held for at least 28 consecutive days before the date of application.
Path to Permanent Residency
Can apply to become UK permanent residents after living in the UK for 5 years with a qualifying visa that leads to settlement.
Application Process
Our experienced immigration team will guide you through each step of the process
Due Diligence And Application
Overseas business must establish a UK subsidiary company. The UK business must obtain a Sponsorship Licence and issue a certificate of sponsorship to the applicant.
Approval And Investment
Within 3 months of issuing certificate of sponsorship, the applicant must apply for the UK Expansion Worker visa and attend a Visa Application Centre for biometrics.
Residency
Visa will be issued for 1 year and may be extended for a further year for a maximum of 2 years in total. Once a UK trading presence is established, switch to a Skilled Worker visa.