ICT Visa for Intra Company Transfers
On 11 April 2022 the long-standing Intra-Company Transfer ICT visa was absorbed into the Global Business Mobility framework and re-labelled the Senior or Specialist Worker visa. The change aligned intra-group transfers with four other corporate mobility routes and placed the new category under the “Worker” banner of the points-based system. Under Appendix Global Business Mobility, […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Guidance: 2025 Update
In this Tier 1 Entrepreneur guidance, we update on the current status of this route, the options for existing Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders and the alternative routes for those looking to come to the UK to set up their own business. Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa: where are we now? The Tier 1 […]
Entrepreneur Visa: Start a Business in the UK
The Entrepreneur Visa UK is no longer an active visa category. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa, which allowed individuals to establish and run a business in the UK, has been closed to new applicants for several years. The Start-up Visa, introduced as a replacement for early-stage entrepreneurs, has also now ended. Under current rules, if […]
Government Authorised Exchange Visa Guide UK
The Government Authorised Exchange visa allows individuals to come to the UK for a short period to gain work experience, undertake training, participate in an Overseas Government Language Programme, or engage in research or a fellowship through an approved government-authorised exchange scheme. Applicants must secure a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK sponsor, such […]
Turkish Businessperson Visa Guide 2025
For years, the Turkish Businessperson visa offered an exclusive route for Turkish nationals to set up and run businesses in the UK under the Ankara Agreement. However, the Turkish Businessperson visa route closed to new applicants on 31 December 2020 following the UK’s departure from the European Union and the end of the Brexit transition […]
UK Visas for Turkish Citizens
Most Turkish citizens will need a visa to come to the UK. The type of visa needed will depend on the purpose of your stay. Whether you want to visit friends and family in Britain, or are looking to work or study here, in this guide we explain the most common UK visa options for […]
UK/EU Youth Experience Scheme: Hiring Relief?
The UK and European Union have announced plans to develop a new “youth experience scheme”, as part of broader efforts to rebuild post-Brexit cooperation in areas such as trade, security and people-to-people exchange. Although full details of the youth scheme have yet to be finalised, both sides have confirmed their intention to negotiate a formal […]
Frontier Workers in the UK: Rights, Permits & Rules
Frontier workers are individuals who are employed or self-employed in one country but reside in another, frequently travelling between the two for work. In the context of the UK, a Frontier Worker Permit allows eligible individuals to continue working in the UK while living elsewhere in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The permit […]
Frontier Worker Permit: Apply & Retain UK Work Rights
The Frontier Worker Permit is a document that allows eligible EEA or Swiss nationals to continue working in the UK while living in another country. It was introduced after Brexit to preserve the rights of those who were already commuting for work between the UK and their country of residence before 31 December 2020. The […]
Scale Up Visa Change of Employer
The scale up route allows qualifying skilled foreign nationals to work in the UK for at least 2 years without significant restrictions. For employers, the route aims to help with faster and easier recruitment of talented overseas nationals, especially once visa-holders have already worked in the UK for at least 6 months for their scale […]