
You generally need at least 12 months. Employees must have worked for their overseas employer for 12 months outside the UK; self-employed providers need at least 12 months' professional experience.
The 12-month requirement is a core part of eligibility and is checked against your work or professional history outside the UK. For employees, this means a year of service with the overseas business sending you; for the self-employed, a year of relevant professional experience.
You should keep clear documentary evidence of this experience, such as employment records, contracts, or client references, as it is commonly scrutinised. Falling short of the 12 months, or being unable to evidence it, is a frequent reason applications fail.
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