🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Employer-sponsored work
UK Expansion Worker visa (Global Business Mobility) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | GBP 52,500 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €394 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.uk/uk-expansion-worker-visa.
- Typical processing: ~21 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“To be eligible for a UK Expansion Worker visa you need to:... be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job. The specific eligibility depends on your job. A minimum salary applies but no numeric figure is shown on this overview page (it depends on the job/eligibility sub-page).”
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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.