United Kingdom

Duration

2 Years

Government Authorised Exchange visa (Temporary Work) UK

About

The UK's Temporary Worker visa category includes the Government Authorised Exchange Scheme, formerly known as the Temporary Worker programme. It is intended for people from other countries who want to visit the UK to exchange information, expertise and practices.

For a variety of reasons, including work experience, training, language programmes, research, or fellowships, it permits people to enter the UK temporarily. For work experience, the stay can last up to 12 months, while it can last up to 24 months for research, training, or language programmes.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible, you must;

  • Possess the certificate of sponsorship with the reference number that your UK sponsor provided.
  • Possess the resources necessary to support oneself in the UK; unless excluded, this entails having at least 1,270 GBP on hand.

If you have been in the UK for at least 12 months with a valid visa, you are free from the financial requirement. You are also excluded if your company agrees to pay for your expenses during your first month in the country.

Documents

While applying for this visa, you must provide;

  • Reference number from the employer's certificate of sponsorship.
  • Identifier-and-nationality-providing passport or other legal documents.
  • Own sufficient savings to support oneself in the UK (unless the sponsorship certificate includes employer support).
  • If a partner or children are applying, documentation of their relationship is required.
  • The applicant's country of origin may request the results of a tuberculosis test.
  • In order to conduct sensitive PhD research, you must have a current ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) accreditation.
  • A letter of authorization from a government or international scholarship organisation authorising residence or re-entry into the UK.

Process

Once, you meet all the requirements for this visa, you may go on with the application process. You are required to file a separate application for each applicant if you have dependents joining you. As far as the visa application is concerned, you may apply yourself or hire a visa consultant.

Visa Processing Time
Most applications for a government-authorized exchange visa for temporary work receive a decision within three weeks. If the visa application centre provides a priority service, it can be feasible to obtain a quicker result. However, it may take up to 8 weeks if you are applying for an extension from inside the UK.

How to Apply
Using the application form on the gov.uk website, you must submit your application for a Government Authorised Exchange Visa online. In order to apply for a Government Authorised Exchange Visa, you must fill out the application form and provide identification documentation.

It's important to note that only applicants from outside the UK may submit applications for this visa. You can only apply for this visa's extension or conversion from another type of visa if you are already in the UK.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The length of your visa and the beginning and end dates of your employment will determine how long you can stay. You will be granted a visa that is valid for a maximum of 12 or 24 months, depending on the programme you apply for.

Fees
The Government Authorised Exchange visa UK costs 259 GBP for each applicant. Apart from that, you are required to pay the annual health surcharge of 624 GBP and other expenses.

FAQS

Can I extend my stay under the Government Authorised Exchange Scheme UK?
It is possible to request an extension. The specifics of the situation and the type of visa you possess will determine the length of the extension and the conditions. 

What are you supposed to do if you have a government-approved exchange visa UK?
The Government Authorised Exchange Visa enables people to enter the UK temporarily for a variety of reasons, including research, fellowships, language learning, job experience, and fellowships.

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