Guidance

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.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 14 May 2021
• Last updated: 10 April 2024
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  1. 10 April 2024

     Updated the occupation codes in line with Immigration Rules changes.

  2. 11 April 2022

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

  3. 14 May 2021

     First published.

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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