Senior or Specialist Worker visa cost UK
This Global Business Mobility route follows the higher sponsored-work fee bands, especially for visas longer than 3 years.
Fees based on GOV.UK data as of 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.
Fee summary
Current fee bands
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Processing
Decision timings
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Requirements summary
What to confirm first
- An eligible Global Business Mobility transfer with sponsor backing.
- Salary and assignment details that fit the route rules.
- Identity and transfer evidence before paying the application fees.
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FAQ
Senior or Specialist Worker cost questions
Does the Senior or Specialist Worker route use the same fee bands as Skilled Worker?
It follows the same broad fee pattern of shorter versus longer sponsorship periods, but the route remains part of Global Business Mobility rather than Skilled Worker.
Can I estimate dependants on a Senior or Specialist Worker application?
Yes. Dependants usually pay the same visa fee band as the main applicant, plus their own healthcare surcharge.
Does faster processing apply to this route?
Where available, you can add priority or super priority service fees to the estimate for each applicant.
Next steps
Once the Senior or Specialist Worker numbers still look realistic, the next move is to validate sponsor fit, confirm salary logic, and then narrow into real employers.