Move Your Key People Into the UK — Legally, Quickly, Compliantly
The Global Business Mobility (GBM) visa is a sponsored route built specifically for overseas businesses that need to establish a UK presence or move existing staff into the country for defined business purposes. Unlike the Skilled Worker route, GBM is not designed for long-term settlement — it's a temporary, purpose-built pathway for corporate mobility, knowledge transfer, and market entry.
Every applicant requires a valid Certificate of Sponsorship issued by a UK entity linked to the overseas employer, and the entity must hold a valid Sponsor Licence covering the relevant GBM route.
At Waltham Law Chambers, we identify the correct pathway for your business structure and manage the full application process — for the sponsoring UK entity and the individual employee alike.
How We Get You There
Route & Eligibility Assessment
We review your business structure, the purpose of the UK transfer, and the employee's role to confirm the correct GBM pathway and eligibility before you apply.
Document Collection & Review
We provide a detailed checklist and meticulously review your documentation — corporate links, Certificate of Sponsorship, salary evidence, and role details — to ensure Home Office compliance.
Application Submission
We prepare and submit a professionally structured application on behalf of both the sponsoring entity and the employee, minimising delays and requests for further evidence.
Decision & Ongoing Support
We manage all correspondence with the Home Office through to a decision, and advise on extensions, switching routes, or transitioning to a settlement-eligible visa where applicable.
Benefits of the Global Business Mobility Visa
This route gives international organisations a structured, compliant way to deploy talent in the UK — supporting global operations, cross-border knowledge transfer, and UK market entry without the long-term commitment of a settlement route.
Establish or expand a genuine commercial presence in the UK
Transfer senior managers, specialists, or graduate trainees efficiently
Facilitate structured international secondments
Bring your partner and children as dependants