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United Kingdom Graduate Trainee — Global Business Mobility

10 facts quoted from the official source

Transfer to a linked UK business for a graduate training programme leading to a senior or specialist role.

Salary required
GBP 27,300/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
dependants, children +1
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe sponsor must assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship describing the approved role.
  • Job offer or appointmentA qualifying UK sponsor must offer the role or assignment.
  • Minimum salaryThe role must meet the salary requirement and, where applicable, the occupation going rate for this Global Business Mobility sub-route.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant must be an existing overseas employee on a structured graduate training programme for a managerial or specialist position.
  • Work authorisation requirementEntry clearance or permission under this sponsored route is required before undertaking the sponsored work.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe applicant must provide a valid passport or other travel document that establishes identity and nationality.
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathGlobal Business Mobility is temporary and does not directly lead to settlement.
  • Work rightsWork is principally limited to the sponsored role, with only the additional activities permitted by the route.
  • Dependent-family rightsAn eligible partner and dependent children may apply where the route's dependant rules are met.
Family

Who you can bring

dependantschildrenpartner
  • Dependent-family rightsAn eligible partner and dependent children may apply where the route's dependant rules are met.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to United Kingdom?
The official source states: Transfer to a linked UK business for a graduate training programme leading to a senior or specialist role.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is GBP 27,300/yr (salary), from the official record.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants, children, partner.
04What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Global Business Mobility is temporary and does not directly lead to settlement.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this United Kingdom government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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