At Chisty Law Chambers, we provide specialist guidance as your UK Expansion Worker Visa adviser, ensuring a smooth, lawful, and commercially effective route into the UK market.
The UK Expansion Worker Visa is part of the Global Business Mobility route. It allows overseas businesses to send a senior employee to the UK to set up a subsidiary or branch of their company.
To be eligible, the business must:
Unlike standard work visas, the Expansion Worker route involves corporate structure, sponsorship licence applications, and detailed compliance obligations.
At Chisty Law Chambers, we offer:
The UK Expansion Worker Visa is ideal for:
To qualify, the applicant must:
Visa validity: Up to 2 years (non-extendable beyond that on this route)
Chisty Law Chambers supports clients from:
Whether you’re launching from the Middle East, South Asia, or elsewhere, we provide legally sound and strategic immigration advice tailored to your business objectives.
If you’re planning to launch your business in the UK and need reliable legal support, let Chisty Law Chambers be your trusted partner. We manage the entire Expansion Worker Visa process, from sponsor licence to visa approval.
Yes. Your overseas business must first obtain a sponsor licence before nominating an employee for this visa.
Yes. After establishing your UK entity, you may apply to switch to another route (e.g., Skilled Worker or Innovator) depending on your plans.
No. This route does not lead directly to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), but it allows you to establish your presence and switch later.
Your business must be trading overseas and operating for a reasonable period before applying. Startups not yet trading usually don’t qualify.
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