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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS): occupation codes

Find out which research jobs may require an ATAS certificate when applying for a visa to work in the UK.

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Home Office
Published
14 May 2021
Last updated
10 April 2024 — See all updates

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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS): occupation codes

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A list of occupation codes. These jobs may require an ATAS certificate when applying for a visa as a:

  • Skilled Worker
  • Senior or Specialist Worker (Global Business Mobility)
  • Graduate Trainee (Global Business Mobility)
  • UK Expansion Worker (Global Business Mobility)
  • Secondment Worker (Global Business Mobility)
  • Service Supplier (Global Business Mobility)
  • Government Authorised Exchange Worker
  • International Agreement Worker
Published 14 May 2021
Last updated 10 April 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated the occupation codes in line with Immigration Rules changes.

  2. Replaced references to 'Intra-company visas' with the Global Business Mobility visas on the landing page and in the guidance document.

  3. First published.