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What is the Graduate Trainee Visa?

The Graduate Trainee Visa is part of the Global Business Mobility routes, designed for employees on a structured graduate training programme who need to transfer to a UK branch of their employer for a placement as part of that programme.

Key Requirements

Structured Programme — Must be on a genuine graduate training programme leading to a senior management or specialist role.

Salary — Minimum £24,220 or the going rate (whichever is higher).

Employment — Must have worked for the overseas employer for at least 3 months.

Duration

Up to 1 year, extendable by 1 year. Maximum stay: 2 years. Does not lead to settlement.

How MA Consultants Can Help

We help employers structure their graduate programmes to meet Home Office requirements and manage the visa application process.

Citizenship Areas

Turkey

Passport in 3–6

Minimum investment - $400,000

Visa free travel to 110+ countries countries

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Grenada

Passport in 3–4

Minimum investment - $235,000

Visa free travel to 140+ countries countries

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St. Kitts and Nevis

Passport in 3–4

Minimum investment - $250,000

Visa free travel to 150+ countries countries

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Dominica

Passport in 3–6

Minimum investment - $200,000

Visa free travel to 140+ countries countries

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