Global Business Mobility Visa
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- –Business Immigration
- –Sponsor Licences
- –Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence Application
- –Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence
- –Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence Application
- –Sponsor Licence Restructures and Changes in Ownership
- –Sponsor Licence Change of Circumstances
- –Sponsor Guidance and Duties
- –Sponsor Licence Application Refused
- –Sponsor Licence Suspended
- –Sponsor Licence Revoked
- –Sponsor Compliance Review & Training
- –Right to Work Checks & Civil Penalties
- –Business & Work
- –Sponsor Licences
- –Personal Immigration
Overview Of The Global Business Mobility Routes
The Global Business Mobility (GBM) routes allow overseas businesses to send employees to the UK for specific temporary assignments that support expansion, investment or contractual obligations. These routes replaced several older categories and now form the main framework for business mobility.
The GBM routes do not lead directly to Settlement.
The GBM routes are designed for organisations that need to transfer senior personnel, specialists, trainees or contractual service providers to the UK. Each route has its own purpose, eligibility criteria and sponsor licence requirements.
The Global Business Mobility Routes
Senior or Specialist Worker
This route is for senior managers or specialist employees being transferred to a UK linked entity.
Graduate Trainee
This route is for employees on a structured graduate training programme who require a UK placement as part of their development.
UK Expansion Worker
This route is for overseas businesses that are not yet trading in the UK and need to send senior personnel to establish their first UK presence.
Service Supplier
This route is for contractual service providers or self-employed professionals delivering services under an eligible international trade agreement.
Secondment Worker
This route is for overseas workers being seconded to a UK business as part of a high-value contract or investment.
How Our Immigration Partners Can Help
We advise UK organisations and overseas businesses on all aspects of the Global Business Mobility routes, including sponsor licence applications, Certificates of Sponsorship and individual visa applications. We also support businesses planning UK expansion, ensuring their immigration strategy aligns with commercial objectives.
If your organisation is considering transferring staff to the UK under the Global Business Mobility routes, please contact us or complete our enquiry form below.