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Tier 5 (Temporary worker - government authorised exchange)

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Certificate of sponsorship

This page explains the points we award for sponsorship under the government authorised exchange category (Tier 5 Temporary Worker) of the points-based system to work in the UK.

Full details of all requirements are in the immigration rules at paragraphs 245ZM to 245ZR of part 6 which you can find on the right of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category. You can download the guidance and application form from the Applying section.

The points awarded for sponsorship

You will score 30 points for your certificate of sponsorship.

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Government authorised exchange certificates of sponsorship

The overarching body is the sponsor and once you have a certificate of sponsorship the body must guarantee that:

  • you want to come to the United Kingdom for a short time to work or train through an approved scheme;
  • you do not plan to set up a business in the United Kingdom; and
  • you meet the requirements of the individual exchange scheme.

You can download a list of approved schemes from the right side of this page.

See Working and conditions for more information about the conditions of your stay.

 

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Terms explained

  • European Economic Area

    The European Economic Area (EEA) consists of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Although Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are not members of the European Union (EU), their citizens have the same rights as EU citizens to enter, live in and work in the UK.

  • Resident labour market test

    This is the process an employer must follow before employing a person who is not a permanent resident of the United Kingdom if he/she is first required to show that no resident worker could be found to take a job.

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