Government Authorised Exchange visa (Temporary Work)
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Read the full guidance before you apply.
Apply from outside the UK
You must for this visa.
As part of your application, you鈥檒l need to prove your identity. How you do this depends on where you鈥檙e from and what type of passport you have.
You鈥檒l either:
- use the 鈥楿K Immigration: ID Check鈥� app to scan your identity document - you鈥檒l also create or sign into your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account
- have your fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a visa application centre
You鈥檒l be told what you need to do when you apply.
If you do need an appointment:
- you鈥檒l need to take your passport with you to the visa application centre (you鈥檒l be able to collect it on the day)
- you may have to travel to get to your nearest centre (this could be in another country)
You may be able to pay to get a faster decision.
Apply from inside the UK
You can only extend your existing visa or switch to this visa if you鈥檙e already in the UK.