Overview

If you are from outside the EEA and Switzerland and you are either:

•  the sole representative of an overseas company planning to set up a UK branch or a wholly owned subsidiary for an overseas parent company
• an employee of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation posted on a long-term assignment to the UK

This category provides a good opportunity for both the representative and the company to develop their business in the UK. The initial visa duration is 3 years and it is possible to extend the visa for up to 2 further years if you meet the eligibility requirements. The representative can bring his/her family with him/her to the UK as well.

• Route for those recruited and employed outside the UK to come to the UK to set up a UK branch or wholly owned subsidiary of an overseas parent company (sole representative); or as an employee of an overseas media company posted on long term assignment to the UK
• Can bring family
• Must have SELT at least A1 level (a “young learner” basic and beginner level)
• Must meet maintenance requirements
• Visa valid for 3 years
• Possible to extend for 2 years
• This route can lead to settlement

Requirements

As a sole representative of a company which wants to extend their business to the UK, you must:

• be recruited and employed outside the UK by a company whose headquarters and principal place of business are outside the UK
• have extensive related industry experience and knowledge
• hold a senior position within the company (but not be a major shareholder) and have full authority to make decisions on its behalf
• intend to establish the company’s first commercial presence in the UK, eg a registered branch or a wholly owned subsidiary
• must meet the basic standard in English language (Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) level A1 in speaking and listening)
• have your tuberculosis test results if you are from a country where you have to take the test
  

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