Last updated 2026-05-27
Work visa for foreign company to United Kingdom for Chinese citizens
Work visa for overseas employer, Global business mobility
Travel purpose:
Study
, residence permit
, business
, work
, long stay
, other
Visa overview
Allows employees of overseas companies to work in the UK under specific circumstances, like expanding their business operations. These visas require a job offer from a UK-based entity related to their overseas employer. They cater to senior or specialist workers transferring from abroad, and their duration typically depends on the job and salary level.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 6 months
Consular fee
£340 (~$457) - £1,618 (~$2,173)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Overseas domestic worker visa
Eligible individuals
Domestic worker, private household staff, private staff, worker, employee
Visa validity period:
6 months
Duration of stay:
6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£682 (~$916)
Graduate trainee visa
Eligible individuals
Graduate, trainee, worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£340 (~$457)
Secondment worker visa
Eligible individuals
Secondment worker, worker, employee
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£340 (~$457)
Senior worker visa
Eligible individuals
Senior, specialist worker, specialist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
from 3 years to 5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£819 (~$1,100) - £1,618 (~$2,173)
Representative of an overseas business visa
Eligible individuals
Representative of an overseas business, manager, employee, businessman
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£819 (~$1,100)
UK expansion worker visa
Eligible individuals
UK expansion worker, senior manager, specialist employee, employee, businessman
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£340 (~$457)