At First Law Solicitors, we advise multinational organisations and professionals engaged in international secondments under the Secondment Worker Visa, a category within the Global Business Mobility (GBM) framework.
This route enables overseas employees to undertake temporary assignments in the United Kingdom as part of a high-value contract or investment between their overseas employer and a UK-based business. It is specifically designed to facilitate complex corporate projects where specialist knowledge, technology transfer, or contractual delivery requires a skilled employee to work on-site in the United Kingdom.
Our solicitors assist both corporate sponsors and secondees, ensuring that every application satisfies the Home Office’s strict evidential, compliance, and digital security standards.
The Secondment Worker Visa allows a qualifying employee of an overseas company to come to the United Kingdom for a defined period to deliver or oversee the performance of a contract between their employer and a UK business entity.
This route replaced the older ad-hoc secondment permissions under Tier 2 and now operates as a formal legal pathway with its own sponsor licensing structure. Both the UK host business and the overseas employer must be parties to an eligible contract registered with the Home Office before any Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.
Our solicitors manage the process from contract registration to visa approval, ensuring each document is fully compliant with Appendix Global Business Mobility: Secondment Worker and the associated sponsor guidance.
To qualify, the applicant must:
As of January 2026, the general salary threshold is forty-five thousand eight hundred pounds per year, or the specific going rate for the relevant occupation if higher.
Each case must be supported by an active Certificate of Sponsorship assigned by a licensed UK sponsor that has successfully registered the relevant overseas contract with the Home Office.
At First Law Solicitors, we verify all contractual, payroll, and employment records before submission, ensuring that both the business and secondee satisfy the Home Office’s digital compliance standards.
Under the Data Use and Access Act 2025, the Secondment Worker route operates within a fully digital immigration ecosystem.
The Home Office conducts real-time monitoring of sponsor and payroll data, automatically cross-checking information submitted to HMRC and other government systems. This digital enforcement mechanism allows for immediate identification of salary discrepancies, unreported changes, or inactive secondees.
Our firm assists corporate sponsors in meeting these obligations through:
The Secondment Worker Visa is typically granted for a fixed period corresponding to the duration of the underlying contract or the length of the assignment, up to a statutory maximum.
While this route does not lead directly to settlement in the United Kingdom, it serves as a strategic mobility mechanism for businesses managing long-term projects or high-value partnerships.
Our solicitors design comprehensive immigration strategies for clients who may later transition to settlement-eligible categories such as the Skilled Worker or Innovator Founder routes. This forward planning ensures that corporate and personal mobility goals remain fully aligned.
From 1 January 2026, all Global Business Mobility applications are fully digital. Applicants confirm identity using the UK Immigration ID Check App, after which immigration status is stored electronically in a UKVI digital account.
There are no physical visa stickers or Biometric Residence Permits. Employers, contractors, and secondees verify immigration status via secure share codes generated within the UKVI system.
All filings managed by First Law Solicitors adhere to DUAA 2025 data-integrity standards and are authenticated through QES technology to guarantee secure, tamper-proof digital processing.
Corporate Precision and Strategic Oversight
We coordinate seamlessly between overseas legal teams, UK sponsors, and the Home Office to ensure full compliance with the Global Business Mobility framework.
Digital Assurance and Real-Time Compliance
Every submission benefits from our DUAA 2025 digital protocols, ensuring complete accuracy, traceability, and protection of sensitive commercial data.
High-Value Contract Expertise
We specialise in complex inter-company contracts and investment-linked secondments where accuracy and confidentiality are paramount.
Integrated Mobility Planning
Our solicitors provide continuous immigration support across multiple jurisdictions, aligning legal compliance with long-term business objectives.
At First Law Solicitors, every Secondment Worker assignment is handled with the same care, confidentiality, and precision as a corporate transaction.
For expert legal advice on Secondment Worker Visas or wider Global Business Mobility sponsorship strategies, contact First Law Solicitors today.
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