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🌍 What is the UK Expansion Worker Visa?

The UK Expansion Worker Visa allows a foreign business to send a senior employee or owner to the UK to set up a branch or subsidiary. This visa is for companies that are not currently trading in the UK but plan to establish their presence.
 

👤 Who Can Apply?

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• Business owners and senior executives

• Companies with at least 3 years of overseas operations

• Applicants planning to open a UK branch

• Those holding eligible roles with an approved sponsor
   

📌 Eligibility Requirements

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• Company must not be trading in the UK

• Minimum 3 years of operational history

• Valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

• Salary threshold and job eligibility

• Employee should have worked with the company for 12 months
   

📝 Step-by-Step Application Guide

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1. Apply for a UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence

2. Obtain your Certificate of Sponsorship

3. Complete the online visa application

4. Book your biometrics appointment

5. Receive your visa decision (approx. 3 weeks)

6. Travel to the UK and begin operations
    

📄 Required Documents

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• Passport and travel history

• Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)

• Business plan and trading evidence

• UK office address

• TB test (if applicable)

• Proof of financial support
   

💳 Fees & Processing Time

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• Visa Fee: £298

• Immigration Health Surcharge: £1,035/year

• Processing Time: ~3 weeks

• Validity: Up to 2 years (non-extendable)
   

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bringing Dependants

You can bring your spouse and children as dependants. Each must apply separately and meet eligibility requirements.
 

🛣️ Pathway to Settlement

This visa doesn’t lead directly to ILR. However, once your UK entity is operational, you can switch to the Skilled Worker visa which offers a path to ILR after 5 years.
 

🤝 Why Choose Superior Consulting?

We offer complete support for:
 

• Sponsor licence application

• Business planning and documentation

• Visa file preparation

• Legal support post-arrival

📧 Email: info@superior.com.pk
📱 WhatsApp: +92 309 1126659
🌐 Website: www.superiorimmigration.com