Intra-Company Transfer Visa

INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER VISA

The Intra-Company Transfer Visa is for employees of multinational employers who need to be transferred to a UK branch of their employer to do a skilled role in the UK.

You will need to have worked for your employer overseas for at least 12 months, unless you will earn £73,900 or more in the UK.

Requirements for an Intra-Company Transfer Visa 

In order to qualify for an Intra-Company Transfer Visa, you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that:

• You are aged 18 or over;
• You are currently employed by an organisation that has been approved by the Home Office as a sponsor;
• You have worked for your sponsor, or a business linked to your sponsor by ownership, outside the UK, for at least 12 months, unless you will earn £73,900 or more in the UK;
• You have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued by your sponsor for the job you are planning to do;
• The job you are planning to do is genuine;
• The job you are planning to do is at an appropriate skill level;
• You will be paid at least £41,500 or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher;
• Your sponsor has paid any required Immigration Skills Charge;
• You have enough money to support yourself without relying on public funds;
• You have provided a valid TB certificate, if required.

The exact requirements you will need to satisfy will vary depending on your circumstances.

Please speak to our solicitors for expert advice.