About United Kingdom
Whether your company is sending employees to the United Kingdom or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- The United Kingdom's immigration system provides several options for employers of foreign nationals. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility and benefits for accompanying family members vary by visa type.
- Business visitors to the United Kingdom require a Visitor Visa before entry unless they are visa exempt based on their nationality. While business visits are legally possible for up to six cumulative months in 12 months, any trip over six consecutive weeks or frequent visits per month requires review by an immigration professional. All business visitors must respect the allowable activities under business visitor status and are advised to carry a support letter confirming the nature and duration of their stay.
- The main work authorization categories are the Skilled Worker visa, for skilled workers with a local job offer; and the Global Business Mobility Route Subcategory 1- Senior or Specialist Worker visa, for intracompany transfers. Other work authorization options include the Start-up/Innovator visa and the Global Talent visa. Dependents may accompany the foreign national under these categories. The United Kingdom uses a points-based system to determine fulfilment of visa conditions and employer sponsorship via sponsorship licences.
- There are also work authorization options for internships including the Intra-company Graduate Trainee and the Temporary Worker – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa. The GAE visa is available to EEA nationals and non-EEA nationals for short-term work experience/internship programs. Fragomen is an authorized sponsor for the International Internship Scheme. Access further information on our Fragomen International Internship Scheme.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
The Value Added Tax Number of Fragomen LLP: GB 815 394 716. Fragomen LLP at its registered office address of 1st Floor, 95 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7NA (tel +44 (0) 207 090 9100) (fax +44 (0) 207 090 9101). Fragomen LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC324170 and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA ID 459836. The term partner is used to refer to a Member of Fragomen LLP or an employee with equivalent standing and qualifications. A list of the Members of Fragomen LLP is displayed at the above address together with a list of those non-members and their qualifications who are designated as partners. Our professional rules may be accessed at http://www.sra.org.uk/handbook. Our VAT registration number is GB815394716. Our address for service is below.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
