International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)
Overview
You can apply for a Temporary Work 바카라 사이트“ International Agreement visa if you바카라 사이트™ll be contracted to do work covered by international law or treaty while in the UK. This includes working:
- for an overseas government or 바카라 사이트˜recognised international organisation바카라 사이트™
- as a private servant in a diplomatic household
Check the eligibility requirements.
This visa has replaced the Temporary Worker 바카라 사이트“ International Agreement Worker visa (T5).
If you are being contracted to provide services to a UK company, apply for a Service Supplier visa (Global Business Mobility) instead.
Sponsorship
You need to be sponsored (have a certificate of sponsorship from a licensed employer) before you can apply to come to the UK.
The work you do in the UK must relate to the work of your sponsor organisation.
How long it takes
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship.
As part of your application, you바카라 사이트™ll need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
You may need to allow extra time if you need an appointment to do this. You바카라 사이트™ll find out if you need one when you start your application.
Getting a decision
Once you바카라 사이트™ve applied online, proved your identity and provided your documents, you바카라 사이트™ll usually get a decision on your visa within:
- 3 weeks, if you바카라 사이트™re outside the UK
- 8 weeks, if you바카라 사이트™re inside the UK
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.
How much it costs
You, your partner or children will each need to:
- pay the application fee
- pay the healthcare surcharge, which is usually £1,035 per year
- prove you have enough personal savings - check how much in the eligibility requirements
Application fee
The application fee for each person applying is £319.
The fee is the same whether you바카라 사이트™re applying from inside or outside the UK.
How long you can stay
How long you can stay in the UK depends on the type of work you do.
If you바카라 사이트™re an overseas government worker or international organisation worker, you can stay for up to 2 years or the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus up to 14 days, whichever is shorter.
If you바카라 사이트™re a private servant in a diplomatic household, you can stay for up to 5 years. You can apply for up to 2 years at a time or the time given on your certificate of sponsorship plus up to 14 days, whichever is shorter.
When you can enter and leave
You can enter the UK on the date your visa starts.
You may be asked to leave the UK within 60 days if your job finishes early. It바카라 사이트™s unlikely you바카라 사이트™ll have to leave if your visa has less than 60 days remaining.
What you can and cannot do
You can:
- study as long as it does not interfere with the job you바카라 사이트™re sponsored for - you바카라 사이트™ll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate for some courses
- work for your sponsor in the job described in your certificate of sponsorship
- do a second job on the Skilled Worker immigration salary list or one in the same sector as your main job for up to 20 hours per week (unless you are a private servant)
- travel abroad and return to the UK
- bring your partner and children with you as your 바카라 사이트˜dependants바카라 사이트™, if they바카라 사이트™re eligible
You cannot:
- get public funds
- start working before you get your visa