Work in the UK
Britain is open to individuals who want to come and actively participate in the economy through employment or running a business. As a non-UK resident, you will however need permission to work here. This means applying to the Home Office for a UK work visa and meeting the requirements under the specific immigration route. Some […]
Global Business Mobility Visa Guidance
Following an overhaul of the UK immigration system post-Brexit, the Home Office opened the Global Business Mobility Route in 2022. The visa categories under this route are highly specialised and designed for specialist overseas workers to come to the UK on a temporary basis to meet specific skill needs. This article will outline the five […]
New High Potential Individual Visa Announced
With the upcoming introduction of the High Potential Individual visa, top global university graduates will soon be able to come to the UK under a brand new, unsponsored route. This visa will help top talent from around the world who demonstrate high potential to live and work in the UK, and realise their ambitions, and […]
T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa
The United Kingdom welcomes people from around the world to undertake short-term work, research, and study placements through the T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa. The Government Authorised Exchange visa is one of a number of temporary worker routes now available under the UK immigration rules. Prior to UK immigration reforms in 2020, the route was […]
Frontier Workers Permit: Work in the UK, Live Overseas
The UK’s new immigration system has impacted the status of frontier workers, requiring some to apply for a Frontier Worker permit. Eligible frontier workers may continue to work in the UK as a frontier worker without an additional visa or permit for these activities until June 30, 2021. Beginning July 1, 2021, they will require […]
Tier 2: Guide for Employees
For most skilled economic migrants, the Tier 2 Visa is the primary route into the UK. [toc] The Tier 2 Visa gives an employee from outside the EEA and Switzerland the right to reside and work in the UK for up to 5 years. Employees working on a Tier 2 Visa also have a number […]
What is the Tier 2 General Visa?
The Tier 2 General visa is the primary immigration route into the UK for skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It enables skilled non-EEA migrant workers to undertake qualifying work from a licensed employer in a role that cannot be filled by a suitably qualified or skilled worker in the […]
