International Agreement Visa (Temporary Work)
For individuals coming to the UK to provide work covered by international law or international agreements, including diplomatic private servants.
Checked against official Immigration Rules & GOV.UK guidance on 2026-10-30
The International Agreement Visa covers employees of international organisations (such as the UN, Commonwealth Secretariat, or IMO), foreign governments, and domestic workers in diplomatic households covered by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Key Requirements & Highlights
- Covers diplomatic private servants and staff of international organisations.
- Granted for up to 2 years (or up to 5 years for employees of overseas governments).
- Diplomatic domestic workers are protected by statutory UK employment rights.
- Exempt from Immigration Skills Charges.
Step-by-Step Application Timeline
- Diplomatic NoteObtain diplomatic mission endorsement or international treaty contract.
- CoS AssignmentSponsoring international body assigns CoS.
- ApplySubmit application on GOV.UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are domestic workers in diplomatic households paid minimum wage?
Yes. Sponsoring diplomats must sign a legally binding contract guaranteeing at least the UK National Minimum Wage and compliant working hours.
Need Guidance on Your Application?
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