Does the Secondment Worker visa lead to settlement (indefinite leave to remain)?

The Secondment Worker visa is a temporary route designed for a specific UK assignment, so it is expressly excluded from settlement. If permanent residence is your goal, you would need to move onto a different route that does lead to settlement, such as the Skilled Worker visa.

Because of this, applicants who eventually want to stay long term often treat a secondment as a stepping stone and plan an onward switch well before their permission expires. Always check the eligibility rules for the route you intend to switch into, as not every visa can be applied for from inside the UK.