International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)
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International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

319 GBP

Stay Duration

2 to 5 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Temporary visa for workers under international agreements including diplomatic staff, government workers, and international organisation employees.

The International Agreement visa covers workers under international law including diplomatic staff, government workers, international organisation employees, and private servants in diplomatic households.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Savings

1,270 EUR

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

case_by_case

Education

none or higher

Professional

Experience

Must be qualified to perform the role specified in the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).+ years

Required Skills

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) reference numberWork must be for an overseas government, international organisation, or as a private servant in a diplomatic household

Language

N/A

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity

Certificate of Sponsorship

For international agreement work

Proof of funds

£1,270 minimum

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Advantages

  • For international workers
  • Diplomatic and official roles
  • Longer terms for some categories

Considerations

  • Limited to specific international positions
  • Requires CoS
  • No path to settlement

Application Process

1

Secure covered position

Get position under international agreement

2

Obtain certificate of sponsorship

Get CoS reference

3

Apply online

Submit International Agreement visa application

4

Provide documents

Submit supporting documents

5

Pay fee

Pay £319 application fee

6

Await decision

Wait for approval

Application Forms

International Agreement visa application

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Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living
2% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary£31,200
Quality of Life
176/200
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