International Agreement visa (Temporary Work)

You can apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you'll be contracted to do work covered by international law or treaty while in the UK. This includes working:

• for an overseas government or 'recognised international organisation'
• as a private servant in a diplomatic household

This visa has replaced the Temporary Worker – International Agreement Worker visa (T5).

Requirements for International Agreement visa

You can apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you:

• have a certificate of sponsorship reference number
• have enough money to support yourself in the UK - you'll usually need to have at least £1,270 available (unless you're exempt)
• are 18 or over when you apply

Work covered by international law

Your work in the UK must be:

• for an overseas government or international organisation
• as a private servant in a diplomatic household
• as an employee in the household of someone who works for a 'recognised international organisation'

Certificate of sponsorship

A certificate of sponsorship is a unique reference number that holds information about the job you'll do and your personal details. It's not an actual certificate or paper document. Your sponsor must also give you the information they used on your certificate about your job, for example, your working hours.

Your sponsor must be recognised by the UK government to issue certificates of sponsorship. Your certificate of sponsorship is valid for 3 months from the date it is assigned to you.

Supporting documents

When you apply you'll need to provide:

• your certificate of sponsorship reference number - your employer will give you this
• a valid passport or other documents that shows your identity and nationality
• evidence that you have enough personal savings to support yourself in the UK, for example, bank statements (unless your certificate of sponsorship shows your employer can support you)
• proof of your relationship with your partner or children if they're applying with you
• your tuberculosis test results if you're from a country where you have to take the test
• a valid ATAS certificate if your employer tells you that you need one because your job involves researching a sensitive subject at PhD level or higher

Your partner and children

Your partner and children can apply to join you or to stay in the UK as your 'dependants' if they're eligible. If their application is successful, their visa will end on the same date as yours.