🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Employer-sponsored work
Senior or Specialist Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €5,063 |
| Minimum annual salary | €60,539 (≈ GBP 52,500 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €949 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-worker-visa.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €5,063.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-worker-visa · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“be paid at least £52,500 per year”
https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-worker-visa · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-worker-visa · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-worker-visa · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-worker-visa · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-worker-visa · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.