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The Temporary Worker Government Authorised Exchange route is for a person who wishes to come to the UK on one of the approved schemes listed below.

The Immigration Rules governing Temporary Worker Government Authorised Exchange applications can be found at Appendix Temporary Work Government Authorised Exchange.

Name of scheme	Scheme	Name of overarching body (sponsor)	Type of scheme and maximum period of time permitted	Area of UK covered
AIESEC internships	The scheme is part of AIESECs global exchange programme in which 4,000 graduates participate every year. It develops the leadership skills of recent graduates from overseas, with typically at least a years experience in management (marketing, finance, sales), technical (IT, engineering) and development (charity) through work with UK companies and organisations.	AIESEC	Work experience programme Maximum 12 months	All UK
Bar Council	The scheme is an umbrella for three types of programmes involving overseas law, overseas students and lawyers undertaking pupillages (both funded and unfunded) and mini pupillages within barristers chambers and other legal training programmes.	Bar Council	Work experience programme Maximum 12 months	All UK
BAE Systems Training, Intern and Graduate Programme	Programme designed to allow individuals to train alongside BAE Systems in the UK.	BAE systems	Research and training programme. Maximum 24 months	All UK
BNSC Satellite KHTT Programme	A secondment programme for employees of foreign space agencies to undertake practical training and work experience working alongside specialist UK staff	British National Space Centre (DBIS)	Research and training programmes Maximum 24 months	All UK
BUNAC Blue Card Internships Intern in Britain	The BUNAC Blue Card Internships scheme provides a well-controlled pathway for a wide range of organisations in the UK to offer and to benefit from work experience opportunities (internships) for eligible students and recent graduates.	BUNAC	Work experience programme. Maximum 12 months.	All UK
Chatham House Fellowship	The scheme provides opportunities for overseas government and non-government experts, drawn from policy communities, the private sector, academia and civil society, to participate in and undertake research at Chatham House relevant to their government or non-government area(s) of expertise.	The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House)	Research & Training Programmes Maximum 24 months	All UK
Chevening and Marshall Sherfield Fellowships Programmes	This scheme accommodates two separate scholarship programmes: 1) Chevening Programme used by scholars and researchers attending the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and the Clore Leadership programme and 2) The Marshall Sherfield Fellowships Programme an annual scheme whereby the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission awards Marshall Sherfield Fellowships to Scientists and Engineers from the United States of America, in order for them to undertake post-doctoral research at a British Research Institute or University for a period of one to two years.	Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)	Research and training programmes Maximum 24 months	All UK
China-UK Mandarin teachers scheme	The scheme is part of the Centre for Language Education and Cooperations global exchange programme through which it sponsors volunteer and professional Mandarin teachers to undertake placements at Confucius institutes and classrooms in the UK, and at institutions in the UK which are covered by China-UKs teaching exchange programme. It is also used to sponsor co-directors to manage the programme in the UK and undertake some language teaching if needed. These roles are not filling vacancies. The scheme aims to build and/or enhance foreign language skills and foster good cultural relations between the UK and China.	The Centre for Language Education and Cooperation, UK	Overseas Government language programme. Maximum 24 months	All UK
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan	This is an annual scheme made available to developing Commonwealth countries by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission. Participants undertake academic, medical or professional research fellowships.	Association of Commonwealth Universities	Research and training programmes Maximum 24 months	All UK
Defence Academy	Research and training programme.	Defence Academy	Research and training programmes Maximum 24 months	All UK
Diplomatic Missions Interns Scheme	The scheme provides opportunities for nationals of countries that have a Memorandum of Understanding currently in place with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to complete a short-term work experience placement in a UK-based diplomatic mission or consular post or (only where the sending state is also a member state of the European Union) the headquarters of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.	Diplomatic missions or consular posts, or the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, that has a Memorandum of Understanding currently in place with the FCDO regarding their participation in this scheme	Work experience programme, Maximum 12 months	All UK
Engineering work placement scheme	This scheme offers overseas engineering students (both undergraduates and graduates) short work experience opportunities with engineering companies in the UK.	Twin Training International	Work experience programme Maximum 12 months	UK
Erasmus	Erasmus is a European Commission educational exchange programme for higher education students and teachers. It aims to increase student mobility within Europe through opportunities for work and study and promotes trans-national cooperation projects among universities across Europe. Erasmus Mundus is for joint cooperation and mobility programmes for postgraduate students, researchers and staff.	British Council and Ecorys	Work experience programme Maximum 12 months	All UK
European Voluntary Service (Youth in Action Programme)	Part of the European Unions Youth in Action Programme, funded by the European Commission, the EVS scheme offers people aged 18-30 the opportunity to undertake voluntary work placements in the social, cultural, environmental and sports sectors for a period of 2 to 12 months. Placements of 2 weeks to 2 months are also available.	British Council and Ecorys	Work experience programme Maximum 12 months	All UK
Finance Ministries and Central Banks scheme	This scheme accommodates three secondment programmes from finance ministries and central banks. 1) The Central Banks and Finance Ministries Exchange Programme enabling employees of other central banks, financial institutions and finance ministries to undertake a work placement at the Bank of England or His Majestys Treasury; 2) The Bank of England PhD Internships Programme enabling economists to undertake research placements; 3) the Houblon-Norman and George Fellowships Programme enabling fellows to undertake research placements on economic or financial topics.	HM Treasury	Research and training programmes Maximum 24 months	All UK
Foreign Language Assistants Programme	Working with partner organisations overseas to provide opportunities for young people to work as language assistants in the UK, the programme aims to improve both the language ability of the assistants and students in addition to expanding their cultural awareness.	British Council Wales British Council Scotland British Council British Council Northern Ireland	Work experience programme Maximum 12 months	All UK
Glasgow Caledonian University International exchange programme	To offer students, through the exchange programme, work experience, cultural diversity and personal development to strengthen their employability.	Glasgow Caledonian University	Work experience programme Maximum 12 months	Scotland
International Horticulture Scheme	This is an international horticultural and education skills development and exchange scheme designed to develop practical sk  View the original news story Related Articles Scroll Back To Top 📄More Articles Immigration Rules Appendix Government Authorised Exchange schemesThursday, 4 Apr Immigration Rules Appendix Government Authorised Exchange schemesTuesday, 8 Oct Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Government Authorised ExchangeWednesday, 12 Apr Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Government Authorised ExchangeMonday, 17 Jul Immigration Rules Appendix Temporary Work – Government Authorised ExchangeTuesday, 25 Jul Comments Scroll Back To Top ✎Write Comment We don't have any comments for this article yet. Why not join in and start a discussion. Write a Comment Scroll Back To Top Your name: Your email: Comments: Post my comment  Sponsored Advert   Ministerial Departmental News   PM's Office, 10 Downing Street   Cabinet Office   Department for Business, Innovation and Skills   Department for Communities and Local Government   Department for Culture, Media and Sport   Department for Education   Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs   Department for International Development   Department for Transport   Department for Work and Pensions   Department of Energy and Climate Change   Department of Health   Foreign and Commonwealth Office   HM Treasury   Home Office   Ministry of Defence   Ministry of Justice   Northern Ireland Office   Scotland Office   Wales Office   See all departments News Calendar Recent Comments  Sponsored Advert   Follow Us on Twitter Tweets by @gov_wire  Latest Government News Press release: Government Art Collection celebrates 125th anniversary with two public exhibitions announced Press release: Joint statement between the Prime Minister and the Amir of the State of Qatar Press release: More bobbies on the beat as PM puts people's priorities first Speech: Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2024 Transparency data: UTIAC Field House - Judicial Review Transparency data: Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) Chamber daily hearing list Press release: PM meeting with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: 4 December 2024 Policy paper: A proposal for a Remedial Order to amend the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation Act) 2023 Statement to Parliament: Secretary of State oral statement on Northern Ireland Legacy Speech: Portraits of a Profession: The Civil Service of Today    Business Climate Crime Defence Economy Environment Housing Immigration NHS Overseas Schools Tax Transport Work ALL ❯ © 2024 Copyright CliqTo Media Ltd. Registered in England, company number 7575287. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Copyright Notice Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Share This Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: