International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)
Extend your visa
You can apply to extend your Temporary Work – International Agreement visa.
You should apply before your current visa expires.
Eligibility
You must be in the UK to extend your visa.
You must continue to meet the eligibility rules.
How long you can stay
How long you can stay in the UK depends on the type of work you do.
If you’re an overseas government worker or international organisation worker, you can stay in the UK for a maximum of 2 years.
If you’re a private servant or work as an employee in the household of someone who works for a ‘recognised international organisation’, you can stay in the UK for a maximum of 5 years.
Fees
Check the fees for your visa.
Apply to extend your Temporary Work - International Agreement visa
You must apply online before your current visa expires.
Once you’ve started your application, you can save your form and complete it later.
Your partner and children
Your partner or child’s visa will not automatically extend if you extend yours. If they do not extend their visa, it will be valid until its original end date. They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.
Providing biometric information and supporting documents
As part of your application, you’ll need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you’re from and what type of passport you have.
You’ll either:
- give your fingerprints and a photograph (biometric information) at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) - this is to get a biometric residence permit
- use the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app to scan your identity document - you’ll also create or sign into your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account
You’ll be told what you need to do when you apply.
You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. Your application will be withdrawn if you do.
How long it takes
A decision will be made within 8 weeks of your application date if you use the standard service.
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.
Once you’ve got your decision letter, your biometric residence permit will take up to 10 working days to arrive.
You’ll be contacted if your application is complex and will take longer, for example:
- if your supporting documents need to be verified
- if you need to attend an interview
- because of your personal circumstances, for example you have a criminal conviction