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Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer)

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How many points you need to apply

This page explains how many points you need to be able to apply under the intra-company transfer category (Tier 2 Intra-company transfer) of the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.

Full details of all requirements are in the immigration rules at paragraphs 245ZB - 245ZH of part 6A 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.
How many points you must score to apply

You must have at least 50 points for your attributes to be able to apply.

Points are awarded for the following (known as attributes):

Attribute Points available
Sponsorship 30
Qualifications 0-15
Future expected earnings 0-20


You will score 50 points if you are applying under the transitional arrangements. See transitional arrangements for more information.

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How many points you must score for English language

You must score 10 points for English language skills or your application will be refused.

This is unless you are applying from outside the United Kingdom, or to extend your permission to stay in the United Kingdom and this extension does not take the time of your stay to more than three years.

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How many points you must score for maintenance (funds)

You must score 10 points for maintenance (funds) or your application will be refused.

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