Global Business Mobility route

Graduate Trainee visa cost UK

Graduate Trainee is one of the lower-fee Global Business Mobility routes, but the healthcare surcharge can still outweigh the visa fee for families.

Fees last reviewed 2026-03-18

This route-specific calculator is informational only and does not replace the full GOV.UK guidance for eligibility, service availability, or route documents.

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FAQ

Graduate Trainee cost questions

Can I apply for a Graduate Trainee visa from inside the UK?

This route is usually used for overseas applications linked to a structured graduate training programme, so the calculator treats it as an outside-UK route.

Why is the Graduate Trainee visa fee lower than Skilled Worker?

Graduate Trainee sits under Global Business Mobility and carries a lower base application fee than the main sponsored-work routes.

Can I add dependants to the Graduate Trainee estimate?

Yes. Dependants can be included in the estimate so you can see the total family-level cost before applying.

Next steps

Once the Graduate Trainee numbers still look realistic, the next move is to validate sponsor fit, confirm salary logic, and then narrow into real employers.

Search sponsorsStart building the employer shortlist behind this route.Check the salaryVerify that the likely role still clears the route floor.See the full research workflowCompare the free calculator with the sponsor-intelligence layer and full PDF exports.