United Kingdom · Work Visas

Graduate Trainee

For overseas workers on a graduate training course for specialist or managerial roles who are transferring to a UK branch.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Participants in structured multinational graduate training schemes.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Employed overseas for at least 3 months
  • Part of a structured graduate training programme with linked UK entity
  • Salary £25,410+ or going rate
Process

How the process works

  1. Obtain GBM Graduate Trainee CoS
  2. Apply online
  3. Granted for up to 1 year
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • CoS, training programme curriculum, employment proof
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Maximum stay is 1 year per transfer.

Official source: GOV.UK — Graduate Trainee visa. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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