• The UK Expansion Worker Visa, which permits international companies to expand in the UK, is a part of the “Global Business Mobility Visas” category.
• If your application for a UK Sole Representative visa is turned down, this option has replaced the UK Sole Representative visa path.
• If a senior management or specialised employees—including business owners—can meet the eligibility criteria to apply for a UK Expansion Worker visa, the firm may send them.

• You can bring your family to the UK.
• NO English language criteria barrier.
• Apply for Settlement in the UK in 6 years.
• Best route for SMEs and MSMEs.
• 5 business members may apply simultaneously.

There are several requirements you should check before applying for a UK Expansion Worker Visa. If you fail to meet any eligibility criteria to apply for a UK Expansion Worker visa, it can lead to your visa application refusal.

You require a “Certificate of Sponsorship” in order to be eligible to apply for a UK Expansion Worker Visa –

• A “Certificate of Sponsorship” is a digital document produced by the employer based in the UK.
• Each certificate includes a reference number that applicants can use when submitting a visa application.
• A Certificate of Sponsorship is only acceptable for three months from the date stated on the certificate when you receive it from the employer.
• Your employer, who is situated in the UK, shall state in the letter of sponsorship:

1. The applicant’s name must be confirmed (you must provide your name).
2. Verification of sponsorship as a UK Expansion Worker
3. The salary and benefits given by employer
4. Information on the role, job title, responsibilities, etc.

• You make more than £73,900 each year.
• You are a citizen of Japan and employed by a Japanese business that is expanding to the UK.

• You will need your job’s 4-digit occupation code before you can determine whether it qualifies.
• This information is generally mentioned on your CoS.
• Once you know your occupation code, check whether it is on the “list of eligible jobs”.

• At least £42,400 must be paid to you annually, or the continuing rate at your work, whichever is higher.
• The yearly continuing rate varies according to the profession code.

• Application must be submitted online.
• To access the application, Click here..
• Provide adequate documentation and identity proof.
• Fill your application and add all the supporting documents.
• Contact our UK Expansion Worker visa specialist if you need help understanding the requirements to apply for a UK Expansion Worker visa.

• The application price is £259, and the immigration health surcharge fee is $624.
• You also need to provide evidence that you have £1,270 in your own bank account to maintain yourself after you arrive in the UK (You don’t need to pay £1,270).
• You can accomplish this by enclosing bank statements from the last six months that indicate you have adequate money to meet the expense.

Online applications can take up to –

• If you are applying from outside the UK, approximately 3 weeks.
• If you’re applying from the UK, it will take 8 weeks.

• Contact our UK immigration lawyers if you want to grow your business in the UK or if you need help with any other UK Visa category.
• Since the last 25+ years, our UK Expansion Worker visa experts have helped numerous company owners and senior specialists comprehend the eligibility of the visa.
• We have also helped UK-based companies obtain a UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence for themselves. Our team of UK-qualified lawyers has expertise negotiating the complexities of the UKVI.
• If you want assistance to understand eligibility criteria to apply for a UK Expansion Worker visa, you can contact us on +44 203 773 2948 or [email protected] to book a consultation.