All-Visas
UK Expansion Worker (GBM)
work · United Kingdom
GBM — UK Expansion Worker allows a senior manager or specialist employee of an overseas business to set up a UK branch or subsidiary that is not yet trading in the UK. 12 months' prior overseas employment unless UK salary ≥ £73,900. Minimum salary from 22 July 2025: £52,500/yr + going rate. Job at RQF 6. Maximum 2 years total. Not a route to settlement.
- Minimum stay / validity
- Up to 12 months initial; max 2 yrs total
- Processing time
- 3 weeks (outside) / 8 weeks (inside)
- Official source
- https://www.gov.uk/uk-expansion-worker-visa
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Sponsoring employer in the country
- [Mandatory] Concrete job offer / employment contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Salary ≥ £52,500/yr
- [Mandatory] Job at RQF 6
- [Bonus] 12 months overseas employment with linked business