Secondment Worker Visas

Understanding the Secondment Worker Visa UK

The Secondment Worker Visa allows overseas professionals to temporarily work in the United Kingdom as part of a high-value contract or investment between their overseas employer and a UK-based organisation. It forms part of the Global Business Mobility (GBM) visa routes, designed for international businesses with commercial links in the UK.

At The McKenzie Friend, we provide expert assistance for both employers and employees throughout the secondment process — ensuring every stage of your application complies with Home Office sponsorship rules and avoids costly delays or refusals.

Who Can Apply?

This visa is ideal for employees of an overseas business who are being temporarily assigned to the UK to work on a contract with a UK company. Applicants must:

• Be employed by an overseas organisation with a contract with a UK sponsor.
• Have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from a licensed UK sponsor.
• Have worked for their overseas employer for at least 12 months prior to applying.
• Be undertaking a genuine work placement as part of a qualifying business arrangement.

Key Benefits

• Temporary UK work opportunity without needing to change employers permanently.
• Work experience on large UK projects or joint ventures.
• Bring dependent family members to the UK.
• Freedom to travel in and out of the UK during the visa period.

Our team assists both companies and professionals to prepare the necessary documentation, ensuring a smooth and compliant application process under the Secondment Worker route.