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Section 1: Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)

The Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) is for employees of multinational companies seeking a transfer to the UK. If you are currently working with a multinational firm in another country, you (or your employer) can apply for this visa to permit you to work at any of your company’s branches in the UK.

To be eligible for this visa, you need to have worked for the parent company overseas for at least 12 months, and the UK branch of your employer must hold a valid UKVI sponsor licence.

The four main categories of the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) are:

  1. Long-term staff: For companies that want to transfer skilled and experienced staff from an overseas branch to the UK for 12 months or more.
  2. Short-term staff: For companies that want to transfer a skilled and established employee to the UK for a duration less than 12 months.
  3. Graduate Trainee: For companies that want to transfer a recent graduate member of their staff to the UK, for an extensive training programme.
  4. Skills Transfer: For companies that wish to send employees to their UK branches for skills transfer, either to learn from or teach the employees in the UK branches.

An employee must be paid a threshold salary (depending on the job and the visa category) to be eligible for a visa under the Intra Company Transfer (Tier 2) scheme.

Rapid Visas offers complete guidance for Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) application for firms of all sizes, as well as for employees. For speedy and efficient visa application and processing, book a consultation.

Section 2: General Queries About Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)

1. What are the Eligibility Criteria for an Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?

To be eligible for the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2), you should meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a certificate of sponsorship from your employer
  • Qualify for the salary requirements mentioned for your job level
  • Have minimum savings of £945 in your personal savings account
  • Hold a current valid passport that permits you to travel internationally and submit your travel history for the last five years
  • Tuberculosis test results, if you hail from a country on the TB list
  • Show records stating that you have previously worked for the same company for at least 12 months, outside the UK.

2. What Documents Will I Need for Applying for an Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?

The documents required for an Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2):

  • The reference number of your Certificate of Sponsorship provided by your employer.
  • Bank statement or statement from other financial institutions showing that you have sufficient funds in your personal savings. (This is not needed if your sponsorship certificate shows that your employer can support you financially, during your stay in the UK).
  • A valid passport, with at least a few blank pages for the visa to be stamped.
  • Old expired passports and other travel documents, showing your travel history.
  • TB test results, if you come from a country that requires you to be tested.

If any of these documents are not in Welsh or English, you have to provide certified translations.

3. How Can I Apply for an Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?

You can apply for an Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) by submitting an online application form, from anywhere outside the UK. As part of the visa application process, you will have to visit the nearest authorised visa centre to get your photograph and biometric readings are taken.

This is required for your biometric residence permit that you can collect once you arrive in the UK. Visit the official gov.uk site to find the list of centres where you can submit your biometric details for the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2).

4. How Can I Extend the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?

If you are a long-term staff or a graduate trainee, you can apply for an Intra Company Visa (Tier 2) extension. You should apply for the extension before your current visa expires.

You may be granted permission to extend your stay in the UK if you meet the following conditions:

  • Hold the same or similar job as the one for which you were granted visa previously
  • Work for the employer who provided your original certificate of sponsorship
  • Meet the salary requirements

5. Can My Family Members Accompany Me When I’m Approved for the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?

Yes, your family members can accompany you to the UK under the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2). According to the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) immigration rules, a family member can be:

  • Your spouse or partner
  • Your dependent children

To bring your family members along with you, you have to show that you have sufficient funds in your personal savings account to support each dependent accompanying you. Additionally, you have to pay the visa fees and healthcare surcharges for all dependents accompanying you.

6. Can I Switch to Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)? What are the Criteria?

According to the Intra Company Transfer visa (Tier 2) immigration rules, you can switch to the long-term staff visa, if you already hold a Representative of an Overseas Business visa. To be eligible for this change, you need to apply before your current visa expires.

However, you cannot switch to the Graduate Trainee Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) from

A Business Representative visa. You also need to continue working for the same employer, to be eligible for this visa category change.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Additional FAQs” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”1. How Long Will it Take to Get the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)? ” tab_id=”1″][vc_column_text]Generally, the processing time for the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) is around 3 weeks, irrespective of the country you apply from. However, sometimes it may take longer, depending on your specific situation. You can begin the visa process 3 months before the date you are supposed to begin work in the UK. The best course of action is to hire an experienced visa services provider, like Rapid Visas, which can ensure that no unnecessary delays occur during the process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2. What are the Fees for the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?” tab_id=”2″][vc_column_text]The fees you pay for Intra Company Transfer visa (Tier 2) depends on the visa type, where you are applying from and the mode of application. Here is a general guideline of how much you can expect to pay, although the actual fee may vary:

  • Graduate Trainee: £482 for you and each dependent accompanying you
  • Short-Term Staff (for up to 3 years): £610 for you and each dependent accompanying you
  • Long-Term Staff (more than 3 years): £1,220 for you and each dependent accompanying you.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3. How Long Can I Stay in the UK with the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?” tab_id=”3″][vc_column_text]The time you are permitted to stay in the UK when you arrive on the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2) is the shorter of the times mentioned on your certificate of sponsorship or the maximum time allowed for your particular visa type.

The maximum stay for each visa type:

  • Long-term staff (if your annual earnings are over £120,000): 9 years
  • Short-term staff (if your annual earnings are less than £120,000): 5 years and 1 month
  • Graduate Trainee: 12 months

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”4. Can I Take Another Job in the UK with the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?” tab_id=”4″][vc_column_text]According to immigration rules, you are permitted to take up a second job. However, this job must not exceed 20 hours of work per week and must be in the same profession and at the same level as your primary job. You are also permitted to take on unpaid, voluntary work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”5. How Well Do I Need to Know English to Apply for an Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?” tab_id=”5″][vc_column_text]To be eligible for the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2), you must meet the English language requirement set by your employer. Apart from this, there is no specific English requirement set by the immigration office. However, it is recommended that you are comfortable conversing, reading and writing in English.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”6. Are There Any Funds Requirements for an Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2)?” tab_id=”6″][vc_column_text]To be eligible for the Intra Company Transfer Visa (Tier 2), you require a sum of £945 or more,

as qualifying investments in your personal savings bank account, for 90 days before you apply.

This sum is to prove that you can support your stay in the UK. This fund is exempted if you have a certificate of sponsorship from an eligible A-rated sponsor, who will take on the responsibility of all your expenses in the UK.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]