Do you need visa

sponsorship?

AIESEC offers Visa Sponsorship for internships in the UK

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What is a GAE visa?

The Government Authorised Exchange visa is the most suitable route for non-UK nationals seeking work experience in the UK. It allows UK Employers the opportunity to offer internships to students and graduate recruits.

Why Us?

WE’RE UNIQUE

AIESEC Internships is one of only a few authorised UK business immigration programmes that can provide flexibility within the Temporary Worker - Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) category. We are able to sponsor candidates for up to 12 months at a time, and 24 months in total.

We can provide eligible candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and will act as the sponsor on behalf of the employer.

The GAE visa also gives Employers the chance to assess a candidate's capabilities during the internship before offering them a more permanent position and sponsoring them under a Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2).

The Process

Simplify the Visa Process. Swipe right, below, to explore the 5 easy steps you'll take with AIESEC to secure your Certificate of Sponsorship.

Visa Process
Roadmap

Follow these steps to secure your certificate of sponsorship.

01

Check Eligibility

Check the respective criteria above or in our official booklet.

02

Register Company

If you have never used our services before, register with us HERE and we will get in touch.

03

Submit Application

Once registered, you can apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship HERE.

04

Pay the Fees

We only charge fees if the application is approved. We will send Terms of Service and an invoice. Refer to the Fees section for more information.

05

Receive CoS

Once we have issued the Certificate of Sponsorship, your intern can proceed to apply for the visa. Information about the visa, including current fees and processing times can be found HERE.

Eligibility

Find out if you're eligible! Click on any of the blue tabs to explore the full criteria

Fees

If your application is successful, we will onboard your intern into our sponsorship system and invoice for the appropriate fee, which will consist of two parts

Application Fee

New Clients

for companies registering with us for the first time

£600.00 + VAT

Returning Clients

for companies who already have interns through AIESEC visas

£150.00 + VAT

+
Sponsorship Fee

Short Term Sponsorships

1 - 3 months

£650 + VAT

Medium Term Sponsorships

4 - 6 months

£750 + VAT

Long Term Sponsorships

7 - 12 months

£850 + VAT

For Candidates

I’VE BEEN OFFERED AN INTERNSHIP IN THE UK, BUT I NEED A SPONSOR!

That’s great! Your first step is to check your eligibility:

Eligibility Criteria →

If you are ready to apply, your employer will need to follow these steps:

The Process →
I'VE FOUND SOME INTERNSHIPS I WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR, BUT THEY CANNOT SPONSOR ME.

Many employers are not aware that interns can be sponsored by AIESEC. If you would like us to provide you with an introductory letter, please complete the request form here:

Request Letter →
I’M STILL LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP IN THE UK. CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A JOB?

As visa sponsors, we cannot help with your job search, but you can sign up for AIESEC’s Global Talent Programme, and find out if any of AIESEC’s partners have any openings:

Sign up here →

Let’s Partner!

AIESEC can be your strategic partner for your company’s goals.
Get your interns’ visa sponsorship now!

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Review detailed program
information in our official booklet

Contact us at - at5@aiesec.co.uk

Need clarifications? Check out our FAQs page

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