Intra-Company Transfer Visa (Closed Route)
Note: The Intra-Company Transfer Visa route is now closed to new applicants. If you are a senior manager or specialist employee seeking to undertake an intra-company transfer, please apply for the Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker Visa instead.
Overview
The Intra-Company Transfer Visa was designed for employees of multinational employers needing to transfer to a UK branch to undertake skilled roles.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Intra-Company Transfer Visa (closed route), you needed to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that:
Age: You are 18 years old or above.
Employment: You are currently employed by an organization approved by the Home Office as a sponsor.
Length of Employment: You have worked for your sponsor or a business linked to your sponsor by ownership outside the UK for at least 12 months, unless your UK salary will be £73,900 or more.
Certificate of Sponsorship: You have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued by your sponsor for the job you intended to undertake in the UK.
Genuineness of Job: The job you planned to do in the UK is genuine and at an appropriate skill level.
Salary Requirement: You were required to be paid at least £41,500 annually or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher.
Immigration Skills Charge: Your sponsor has paid any required Immigration Skills Charge.
Financial Sufficiency: You have sufficient funds to support yourself in the UK without relying on public funds.
Health Requirement: You have provided a valid tuberculosis (TB) certificate if required.
Additional Information
The Intra-Company Transfer Visa (closed route) facilitated intra-company transfers for skilled professionals within multinational organizations. For current options and advice on alternative visas, including the Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist Worker Visa, please consult with an immigration lawyer or refer to official UK government resources.