UK Expansion Worker Visa

Proving you are eligible

To prove that you meet the eligibility requirements for UK Expansion Worker Visas, you will be required to submit certain documents and information as evidence. These may include:

• Information about your job title, annual salary, and occupation code.
• Information about your employer and their sponsor licence number.
• Your Certificate of Sponsorship reference number (and details of your UK expansion worker sponsor).
• Evidence that you have worked for your current employer outside of the UK, if applicable.
• Any valid official documents to prove your identity, such as a passport.
• Documents showing that you and any dependants have enough money to support yourselves, such as bank statements.
• Proof of relationship, if you are bringing your partner and/or children with you.
• Nationals from certain countries may also be required to provide a tuberculosis test result.

Depending on your occupation, your employer may tell you that you need additional documents such as an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

How to apply

You will need to apply on the Home Office website. You may submit your application up to 3 months before you are due to start working in the UK.

You will also need to ensure you and your dependants have enough money to support yourselves when you come to the UK. Unless exempt, you will need to have evidenced that you have maintenance funds of £1,270 or more.

UK Expansion Worker Visa application costs

There are several fees you will have to pay when applying for an Expansion Worker Visa. You will need to pay the application fee of £298. You will also have to consider additional costs such as the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge (usually £1,035 per year), Priority service, or the cost of any certified translations you may need.