Global Business MobilityUK Expansion Worker Visa from Pakistan
Support for overseas businesses setting up a UK branch — sending a senior or specialist worker under the Global Business Mobility route.
Bring your business to the UK.
The Expansion Worker route lets an established overseas business send a key worker to set up UK operations. We guide both the company and the worker.
- 01
Overseas business
A trading business abroad with no active UK trading presence yet.
- 02
Key worker
A senior manager or specialist employee linked to the overseas business.
- 03
Sponsor licence
The UK expansion licence that lets the business issue a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- 04
Next steps
As the UK branch grows, other routes can support longer-term plans.
Is the Expansion Worker route right for you?
This route suits genuine overseas businesses with a credible UK expansion plan. We assess eligibility for both the company and the worker.
Good to know: The Expansion Worker route is temporary and does not lead directly to settlement — we plan the longer-term path with you.
The overseas business
- An active, trading business abroad
- A genuine plan to expand to the UK
- No existing UK trading presence
- Financial accounts and company documents
The worker
- Employed by the overseas business
- A senior or specialist role
- Required salary level
- English, where applicable
Sponsorship
- UK expansion sponsor licence
- Certificate of Sponsorship
- Footprint evidence (premises, registration)
Documents
- Valid passport
- Company incorporation and accounts
- Business expansion plan
- Employment and salary evidence
How we handle your UK expansion.
- 01Feasibility assessmentWe review the business and the proposed UK plan.
- 02Sponsor licenceWe prepare the expansion licence application and evidence.
- 03Certificate & visaThe CoS is issued and we prepare the worker’s visa.
- 04Setup & growthWe support the UK footprint and the next-stage routes.
Questions we hear often.
Can the business already trade in the UK?
No. The route is for overseas businesses that have not yet begun trading in the UK and want to establish a presence.
How long can the worker stay?
Usually up to 1 year initially, extendable to a maximum of 2 years in total on this route.
Does it lead to settlement?
Not directly. Once the UK branch is established, other routes may support longer-term and settlement plans.
Who needs the sponsor licence?
The UK entity needs a Global Business Mobility expansion sponsor licence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.
Thinking of expanding to the UK? Let’s assess it.
A qualified adviser reviews your profile and gives honest guidance before you pay anything.