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Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
You can apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa…
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When you apply you’ll need to provide: your certificate of sponsorship…
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Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
You can apply to extend your Temporary Work – Government Authorised…
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Apply to extend your Investor visa (Tier 1) or bring your family.
Visa data by local authority in separate tables for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country
Apply for a Scale-up Worker visa if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a fast-growing UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
Apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, extend or switch, bring your family.
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