Temporary Worker (GAE) scheme

The Government Authorised Exchange scheme allows researchers to come to the UK on a temporary basis. This visa was previously known as ‘Tier 5’.

The Temporary Worker Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) scheme enables researchers, scientists, research engineers or other skilled research technology specialists, to come to the UK on a temporary basis.

Family members can apply to join you or to stay in the UK as your ‘dependants’.