Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer Visa

Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer Visa (ICT)

What is the Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer Visa?

The Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) category is suitable for overseas workers who are an existing employee of a multinational employer, and who need to transfer to their UK branch either on a long-term basis or for frequent short visits. Under this category there are two sub-categories:

  • long term staff – if you have been working for your employer for at least 12 months directly prior to your transfer. The period issued for this category can be up to a maximum of 5 years however there are more flexible rules for high earners.
  • graduate trainee – if you are a recent graduate recruit transferring to a UK branch of your organisation for the purpose of training for a maximum of 12 months.
Key Points
  • route for an existing employee of a multinational employer who needs to transfer to the UK for a role that cannot be filled by a settled or EEA worker
  • can be either as:
    1. long term staff – working for at least 12 months prior the proposed transfer; or
    2. graduate trainee – recent graduate to complete a structured graduate training programme with clearly defined progression
  • maintenance and English language requirements apply
  • can bring family

What are the eligibility requirements of this visa?

You need to:

  • have a valid certificate of sponsorship for your job
  • receive an ‘appropriate salary’ for your job – The minimum salary is
    1. £41,500 for Long-term Staff
    2. £23,000 for Graduate Trainee
  • have personal savings so that you can support yourself when you arrive in the UK – £945 in your bank account for 90 days before you apply
  • show you can travel and your travel history over the last 5 years
  • tuberculosis test results are required if you are from a designated country
  • be able to show you have worked for your employer outside the UK

Additional requirements for Long Term Staff

  • job must be a minimum of National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 6
  • maximum visa granted of 5 years in general (9 years where salary is £120,000)
  • must have worked for the employer for at least 12 months outside the UK unless salary is over £73,900
  • minimum salary of £41,500 or appropriate rate for job (whichever is higher)
  • role must be genuine, and the applicant must be qualified to complete the role

Additional requirements for Graduate Trainee

  • job must be a minimum of NQF level 6
  • initially granted a 12 months visa and it is impossible to extend
  • requirement for employment as part of a graduate training scheme for at least 3 months before application
  • minimum salary of £23,000 or appropriate rate for the job, whichever is higher

Ref: https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-intracompany-transfer-worker-visa

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