The Global Business Mobility (GBM) route is designed for overseas businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in the UK, transfer specialist employees, or deploy contractual service providers. It offers a set of tailored visa pathways that facilitate short-term assignments, corporate expansion, and high-value business engagement, without the need for full settlement rights.
At Bishop & Sewell LLP, we provide strategic advice to both employers and individuals navigating the GBM categories. Whether you are transferring senior managers, sending graduate trainees, or delivering highly specialised services, our immigration specialists ensure that your application is fully compliant, robust, and supported by strong legal documentation.
The Global Business Mobility route consists of five subcategories; each designed for specific business circumstances. It enables international companies to send employees to the UK on work assignments where there may not yet be a fully established UK presence or where specialist expertise is required temporarily.
Unlike traditional work routes, the GBM categories are usually temporary and do not lead directly to settlement, but they offer flexibility and business continuity for international operations.
For senior employees or specialist staff being transferred to a UK branch or subsidiary as part of an internal company transfer.
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Designed for employees participating in structured graduate schemes who are being transferred to the UK for professional training.
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For senior personnel tasked with establishing and expanding a new branch or subsidiary of an overseas business in the UK.
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For workers seconded to the UK as part of a high-value contract or partnership between overseas and UK businesses.
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For employees or self-employed professionals providing specialist contractual services in the UK under a UK-international trade agreement.
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Our immigration lawyer supports both corporate clients and individual applicants with:
We take a hands-on, pragmatic approach, ensuring your business mobility strategy is aligned with UK immigration rules and long-term business objectives.
Whether you are expanding into the UK, transferring key staff, or delivering specialist services, we are here to guide you through every stage of the Global Business Mobility process.
