United Kingdom · Work Visas
Secondment Worker
For overseas workers seconding to a UK business as part of a high-value contract or investment worth at least £50 million.
Who it suits
Who this pathway suits
Employees transferring under eligible major commercial contracts.
Eligibility
Eligibility at a glance
- Employed overseas for 12+ months
- Eligible contract between overseas employer and UK sponsor registered with Home Office worth £50m+
Process
How the process works
- Obtain Secondment Worker CoS
- Apply online
- Granted for 12 months (extendable to 24 months)
Documents
Documents you will typically need
- CoS, overseas employment contracts, high-value commercial contract documentation
Good to know
What to keep in mind
Designed for mega-scale international project execution.
Official source: GOV.UK — Secondment Worker visa. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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