An expansion worker visa is for an overseas business to send their senior employee to come to the UK to set up a branch. The overseas business can not start trading in the UK before they are granted a sponsor licence to sponsor an expansion worker.
What is the requirement for an expansion worker Visa
- have a valid certificate of sponsorship from your employer
- have worked for your employer outside the UK
- do a job that’s on the list of eligible occupations
- be paid the minimum eligible salary required for your job
The documents lists to apply for an expension worker visa
- your certificate of sponsorship reference number - your employer will give you this
- a valid passport or other document that shows your identity and nationality
- your job title and annual salary
- your job’s occupation code
- the name of your employer and their sponsor licence number - this will be on your certificate of sponsorship
- evidence that you have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK, for example bank statements
- proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they’re applying with you
- your tuberculosis test results if you’re from a listed country