Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
Visa Overview
The Senior or Specialist Worker Visa allows established employees of multinational companies to temporarily work in the UK branch of their organisation. Applicants must be sponsored by a UK-approved employer and meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
Processing Time
Usually around 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK.
Application Fees
Visa fees vary depending on the application and circumstances.
PR Pathway
This visa does not directly lead to permanent residence. Applicants may need to switch to another eligible immigration route to pursue settlement.
Visa Validity
Up to
5 years
Key Benefits
- Live and work legally in the United Kingdom
- Transfer within an international company to its UK branch
- Work in an eligible sponsored role
- Include eligible family members, where permitted
- Gain UK professional and international work experience
- Access opportunities within the UK business environment
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Senior or Specialist Worker Visa, applicants generally need to:
- Have a job offer from a UK-approved sponsor
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
- Work in an eligible occupation
- Meet the applicable salary requirements
- Have the required professional skills and experience
- Meet the relevant immigration requirements
General Requirements
- Valid passport and identity documents
- Certificate of Sponsorship
- Job and employment details
- Evidence of relevant professional experience
- Qualifications, where applicable
- Proof of funds, where required
- Payment of applicable visa fees
Important Note: Eligibility, salary thresholds, eligible occupations, fees and immigration rules can change. Sakhi Migration recommends a personalised assessment before applying.
Application Process
01
Initial Assessment
Sakhi Migration reviews your employment, experience and eligibility.
02
Employer & Documentation
Prepare your employment, professional and supporting documents.
03
Certificate of Sponsorship
Your UK-approved employer provides the required Certificate of Sponsorship.
04
Visa Application
Submit your Senior or Specialist Worker Visa application with the required documents.
05
Processing & Decision
UK Visas and Immigration assesses your application and issues a decision.
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