All-Visas
Senior or Specialist Worker (GBM)
work · United Kingdom
Global Business Mobility — Senior or Specialist Worker, replacing the old Intra-Company Transfer. For existing employees of an overseas linked business transferring to a linked UK entity. Prior overseas employment of 12+ months is required unless UK gross salary is ≥ £73,900. Minimum salary £52,500/yr (raised from £48,500 on 22 July 2025) plus occupation going rate. Job at RQF 6. No English requirement at entry. Cumulative cap 5 years in any 6 if salary < £73,900, or 9 years in any 10 if ≥ £73,900. Not a route to settlement.
- Minimum stay / validity
- Up to 5 yrs per CoS; not a route to ILR
- Processing time
- 3 weeks (outside) / 8 weeks (inside)
- Official source
- https://www.gov.uk/senior-specialist-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 (or £73,900 to waive prior-employment rule)
- [Mandatory] Job at RQF 6
- [Bonus] ≥ 12 months prior overseas employment with linked business (unless salary ≥ £73,900)