WORK VISAS
Government Authorised Exchange Visa
About Government Authorised Exchange Visa
The Government Authorised Exchange Visa is for individuals coming to the UK on an approved scheme to share knowledge, gain work experience or undertake training, research or a fellowship. The route is sponsored through approved overarching bodies that operate specific schemes, and the activity must fit one of the permitted categories. It is a temporary route, not a long-term work visa. RakLAW advises applicants, scheme operators and sponsoring organisations on eligibility, the application process and how the route interacts with other UK immigration options.
Who this is for
- Participants on approved UK exchange schemes
- Researchers and fellows on sponsored programmes
- Trainees gaining UK work experience
- Scheme operators and sponsoring organisations
How RakLAW helps
- Confirm eligibility and scheme requirements
- Prepare strong, well-documented applications
- Advise sponsors and scheme operators on compliance
- Support transitions into longer-term routes
Speak to a RakLAW solicitor about Government Authorised Exchange Visa
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