Factsheet - Global Business Mobility: Senior Or Specialist Worker

Purpose

This visa route is designed for overseas workers who have been temporarily assigned to work in the UK. Workers must be assigned to a UK business linked to their employer overseas. This route was was previously known as the intra-company transfer category or 'ICT'.

The job offer must be from a Home Office approved UK sponsor with a licence to assign Certificates of Sponsorship ('CoS') under the Senior or Specialist Worker route. The role must be in an eligible skilled occupation.

A sponsored worker on the Senior or Specialist Worker route can work in the UK for their sponsor in the job they have been approved to fill.

Senior or Specialist Workers may also do voluntary work and study in the UK. If they were granted permission before 11 April 2022 under the Senior or Specialist Worker or ICT route, they can also undertake supplementary employment provided specific requirements are met.